Backyards for Biodiversity

ABOUT US

What We Do

We exist to promote both the importance and potential of urban areas for biodiversity in south-east Queensland. Across our urban areas we plan to improve and expand native biodiversity.

Our aim is to educate residents as to the beauty and environmental value of our plants and wildlife and to the ways that nature can enrich their lives.
We will actively support and encourage residents and businesses to implement practical strategies to encourage biodiversity; especially, to plant locally indigenous flora to support our local fauna.
We also hope to collaborate with local government to increase their awareness of the importance of biodiversity within the lands that they manage and to implement management practices that protect and enhance biodiversity.

PLEASE READ our book - available here!

OUR COMMITTEE

John Birbeck

President of Backyards for Biodiversity SEQ Inc. Recently retired from Sunshine Coast Council as a Principal Environment and Landscape officer. Interested in Botany, zoology, rewilding, conservation. READ MORE.

Ken Cross

Secretary of Backyards for Biodiversity SEQ Inc. Secondary teacher of English, Geography and History. Keen birder, naturalist and conservationist. Interested in wildlife, rewilding, public education and Backyards for Biodiversity. READ MORE. CONTACT.

Natalie Sanderson

Treasurer of Backyards for Biodiversity SEQ Inc. Owner / operator of business, Lhami. Student of Ecology and Biology at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Interested in natural history and conservation; especially in urban areas. READ MORE. CONTACT.

Eric Anderson

Retired from Agricultural Science career. Author of Plants of Central Queensland. Naturalist, birder, photographer, conservationist, tree planter, seed collector. READ MORE.

Diana O'Connor

Retired health professional. Naturalist, birder, photographer, tree planter, seed collector., conservationist. READ MORE.

Robyn Combes

Passionate Land for Wildlife participant who has been re-vegetating her property. Artist, Naturalist, birder, photographer, tree planter, conservationist. READ MORE.

Steve Popple

Keen birder, photographer, naturalist and conservationist. READ MORE.

Sam Wait

Secondary Science Teacher. Naturalist, conservationist, photographer and educator. READ MORE.

PAST EVENTS

Sorry, you have missed them....

Our first BIG event was our opening day! Sunday, 4th September, 2022 at Fairhill Native Botanic Gardens and Nursery, near Yandina. We are planning a mini Congress with guest speakers all discussing topics around the theme of Biodiversity in Backyards. We will have plant walks, bird walks and butterfly walks in the morning.
THIS EVENT will mark the beginning of Australia's National Biodiversity Month and Spring! It is our official opening. Please support biodiversity by joining on the day. Our membership costs $40 and includes our membership cards [entitling you to two native plant tubes from participating nurseries], bumper sticker and full colour sign for your fence or gate!

.Read the report here.

Queensland Garden Expo 9 & 10 July

Our secretary, Ken Cross, will be presenting a talk on Saturday at 9am and one on the Sunday at 1.45pm. Both talks will introduce, describe and justify Backyards for Biodiversity SEQ.

Mary River Festival, Kandanga 16th July

Our secretary, Ken Cross, will be presenting a talk on Saturday at 10.30am. His talk will introduce, describe and justify Backyards for Biodiversity SEQ.

Jim Cox Wildlife Art Exhibition - Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve 26 July, 2022

Our secretary, Ken Cross, will be presenting a talk on Tuesday at 11am. His talk will introduce, describe and justify Backyards for Biodiversity SEQ.

https://www.jim-cox-montville.com/exhibitions

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