Upcoming Events
Stay informed about our upcoming events and community engagements focused on environmental education and conservation.
Spencer & Karen are both keen environmental educators. Karen is a retired teacher and Spencer is experienced in workplace assessment and training.
Together they have been involved in working with schools, community groups and conservation professionals to better understand our local ecosystems. Karen & Spencer also co-ordinate several community/conservation programs for Sunshine Coast Council, such as “Kids in Action” and the “Australasian Bat Night” events.
Our education programs include: native plants for wildlife and your gardens; growing bushfoods; revegetation and bush regeneration management strategies and best practice; guest speakers for your organisation; school environmental education programs and more.
Wildfood Wednesday
Join Karen Shaw from Forest Heart ecoNursery to learn about edible native plants and how to use them in your everyday cooking. Small group event with taste testing and cooking demos. All recipes supplied.
Next event - Wednesday 23rd April 2025 - places are limited and bookings are essential.
Beyond Bunya Dieback - art exhibition
The Beyond Bunya Dieback Art Exhibition is a compelling group showcase dedicated to the iconic Bunya tree and the pressing issue of pathogen impacts on Southeast Queensland's ecosystems. Featuring works across various mediums, the exhibition highlights the beauty, cultural significance, and ecological vulnerability of these landscapes. Through art, it seeks to inspire awareness and action to protect these irreplaceable natural treasures.
Hosted at the Little Red Cottage (above Forest Heart ecoNursery). Exhibition has been extended to Saturday 26th April.
Open Wednesday to Saturday 10am to 3pm.
Wildfood Saturday
Join Karen Shaw from Forest Heart ecoNursery to learn about edible native plants and how to use them in your everyday cooking. Small group event with taste testing and cooking demos. All recipes supplied.
Next Saturday event - Saturday 31 May 2025 - places are limited and bookings are essential.