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Celebrate Australian Pollinator Week with us
IndigiScapes is gearing up to host a celebration for the upcoming Australian Pollinator Week (11–19 November 2023), aimed at honouring the efforts of our local pollination champions like birds, bees, butterflies and bats!
Check out all our pollinator week festivities:
Saturday 11 November
- 9am - Forest Pollinators and Seed Dispersers film
- 9am and 10am - Messy pollinator play sessions, register here
- 10am - Native insect pollinator workshop with entomologist and author Jessa Thurman, register here
- 10.30 am - Dr. Kit, the Bee Babette, a renowned native bee ecologist will be buzzing about sharing pollinator insights
- 11am - Power pollinators flying-foxes with Bat Conservation and Rescue Queensland
Visitors will also have the unique opportunity to meet an orphaned flying-fox from 9am to 11am.
Tuesday 14 November
- 10am - Native plant propagation and Native Botanic Garden tour, register here
All week (11 - 19 November)
The café and gift shop will showcase a delectable selection of produce sourced from the hard work of these pollinators.
Visit the nursery to get your special Pollinator Pack, comprising six native plants that will support our local native wildlife species.
Join us for an assortment of activities and informative sessions during our Australian Pollinator Week celebration.
Environmental events
Native nursery open day
Saturday 4 November | 9am - 12 noon | IndigiScapes
Head to our native nursery to pick up an assortment of native ground covers, shrubs and trees to suit your garden.
Stop in for a special treat at our café too.
Glossy black-cockatoo planting
Saturday 11 November | 9.30am | Russell Island
Join Redland City Council's Community Bushcare Team and Russell Island's Bushcare volunteers and help put 600 native plants in the ground for the vulnerable glossy black-cockatoo!
Image credit: Marj Kibby
Native insect pollinators workshop
Saturday 11 November | 10.00am | IndigiScapes
Learn from entomologist and author Jessa Thurman about the the vital role native insect pollinators play in our environment.
She'll cover from bees and butterflies to beetles and wasps at this free workshop.
Messy pollinator play
Saturday 11 November | 9.00am | IndigiScapes
Bring the kids to IndigiScapes and engage in some hands-on messy play with a fun pollinator theme!
Inside the centre there will be craft, origami, or try the new Agents of Discovery App for interactive games in the gardens.
Native plant propagation and Native Botanic Garden tour
Tuesday 14 November | 10.00am | IndigiScapes
Learn about native pollinator attracting plants for your garden with our Nursery Coordinator Ben Webb.
Finish with a seed propagation demonstration at our native nursery.
Christmas Eco Markets
Saturday 2 December | 8am to 12noon | IndigiScapes.
Support our small local businesses this festive season and find gifts that are beautiful and sustainable.
Enjoy tasty treats from food vans, our popular suitcase rummage and rack sale and free family activities too!
Don't forget to grab some living gifts from our native nursery on your way out.
Plan your 2024 events at IndigiScapes
You're probably already aware of the serene charm of Redlands IndigiScapes Centre, but have you considered hosting your upcoming 2024 event here?
Beyond its tranquil natural setting and commitment to sustainability, IndigiScapes offers a hidden gem for event planners. Picture this: your workshop surrounded by bushland, or your attendees engaging in insightful conversations in the great outdoors.
With purpose-built indoor and outdoor spaces, IndigiScapes provides a unique backdrop that fosters creativity and innovation. Let our events team weave their magic, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience for you, your team or guests.
Phone (07) 3824 8611 or
email indigiscapes@redland.qld.gov.au to explore the untapped potential of IndigiScapes.
Redefine the way you host events, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of nature.
Have your say on the draft Redland Housing Strategy
Redland City Council is encouraging the community to have its say on the Queensland Government's draft Redland Housing Strategy.
It is important for residents, businesses and community groups to review the draft strategy and provide feedback to the State Government by Sunday 12 November 2023.
To have your say, visit the State Government website.
Visit Council's Yoursay page for more information, identified issues and map links to impacted areas.
Alert: koalas are on move
While koalas can be spotted on Redlands Coast any time of the year, the period from August to December sees an increase in koala movement across roads and through yards, as they venture to find a mate.
As part of Redland City Council’s koala safe neighbourhood program, ambassador koalas like Jazza and her joey (pictured) receive regular health checks.
Thelma, Rose, Kokomo, Bubble and Calypso (who are koala ambassadors living in Wellington Point and Birkdale) have also found love and are now raising joeys, poised to be the next generation of Redlands Coast's koala population.
How can we help koalas now and into the future?
It's crucial for residents to remain alert as koalas cross roads or through backyards. You can help local koalas with these simple actions:
- Slow down and keep an eye out when driving, particularly at night.
- Make your backyard koala friendly by planting trees and putting wildlife escapes on your fence and in your pool.
- Ensure your pets are safe and secure at night and when out walking.
- Keep your distance and let koalas move about freely if they are not in immediate danger.
- Call the Redlands 24-hour Wildlife Rescue Service immediately on (07) 3833 4031 if you notice a sick or injured koala.
- Submit all koala sightings to Redlands Coast Koala Watch here.
Be aware of wildlife this bushfire season
Bushfires are on everyone's mind but wildlife can't prepare. When there's a bushfire near you, here are some tips to help our local furry, feathery and scaly friends:
- Put a container of water outside. Displaced wildlife are on the move and a water source will help them while they're searching for a safe place to rest. Add a few rocks to the container just in case smaller animals, like bees, fall in.
- Be wildlife aware. Observe wildlife while you are out and about. If you see an animal that's hurt, injured or appears in distress, contact the Redlands Wildlife Ambulance Service on (07) 3833 4031.
- Provide more habitat for wildlife. Start by adding native plants to your backyard. Our Native Nursery can help you get started.
For advice on getting you and your loved ones, pets and property bushfire ready, visit the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services website.
You can also head to Redlands Coast Disaster Dashboard to see active incidents and warnings, and sign up for Redlands Coast Alerts.
Thank you for helping keep our wildlife and community safe!
Brought to you by pollinators
Bee quick! We've created an exclusive menu especially for Pollinator Week. Flutter to IndigiScapes to enjoy:
- Melon and feta salad with bush-honey dressing
- Apple and macadamia crumble
- Mango-myrtle lassi
- Pumpkin-almond cheesecake.
Bring your own cup!
Say goodbye to single-use coffee cups and hello to bringing your own!
To celebrate your new sustainable habit IndigiCafe offers a 50c discount for
bringing your own cup!
Acknowledgement of Country on Redlands Coast
We acknowledge the Quandamooka People, the Traditional Owners of the land, waters, winds and seas where we live. We acknowledge their Elders, past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in our community.
