St Lucia is home to four dedicated Habitat Brisbane groups, all working to protect and restore the area’s natural bushland. These volunteer-led groups care for native reserves and waterways, improving biodiversity and creating habitats for local wildlife.
Each group focuses on a specific patch of bushland, meeting regularly to remove invasive weeds, plant native species, and engage with the community through hands-on conservation. Together, they play a vital role in preserving the unique natural environment of St Lucia for future generations.
Whether you’re passionate about nature or just keen to lend a hand, everyone is welcome to join in and make a difference.
Banksia Park bushcare group
This group works in a small bushland remnant in Banksia Park, Sixth Ave, St Lucia. The main aim of the group is to remove weed species and replant native vegetation, creating a wildlife oasis in the leafy suburb of St Lucia.
This group meets regularly on the second Sunday of the month, 8–10am, and welcomes new volunteers.
Contact details
For more information, contact Robert Cunningham on 0419 703 914 or send an email.
Ironside Park bushcare group
This group is working to bring the four-hectare, bush park just behind Ironside State School back to a more balanced and diverse native habitat. The primary focus is saving the canopy from creeping vines and ridding the park of weeds, with the longer-term aim of establishing some dry rainforest habitat in the gullies.
This group meets regularly on the third Sunday of the month, 9–11am, and welcomes new volunteers.
Contact details
For more information, phone David Russell or Kate Stacey on 07 3870 1130 or send an email.
Esplanade bushcare group
Located adjacent to the Brisbane River at St Lucia, this group focusses on the restoration of the remnant riverine vegetation. The site is readily accessible with a well-developed river walk, to complement the group’s revegetation efforts.
This group meets regularly on the second Sunday of the month, 7.30–9.30am, and welcomes new volunteers.
Contact details
For more information, phone Geoff Robins on 0414 337 156 or send an email.
St Lucia Golf Course bushcare group
St Lucia Golf Course Bushcare Group rescue and reinstate native vegetation beside the fairways and greens of the St Lucia Golf Course. Remnant patches of bushland have been at risk due to weed incursion which has impacted on the biodiversity of these areas. In conjunction with Cubberla-Witton Catchments Network, the group has commenced weeding these areas and planting local natives to create vital habitat.
Contact details
For more information, contact Collette Sheridan on 0402 664 156 or send an email for further information on upcoming working bees.
