Rainbow Lorikeet Park Bushcare (RLPB) is preparing to host another World Environment Day event this month, building on the strong turnout and positive feedback from last year.
In 2025, the event attracted more than 200 residents, and organisers are expecting a similar level of interest when it returns to Rainbow Lorikeet Park (RLP) in Aspley on Sunday, 7 June.
RLPB leader Rob Jamieson said last year’s success factors were the park itself – with its plantings, wildlife, and playground – as well as the wildlife show, art competition, guided nest box tour, and the fact that entry was free.
“The wildlife show had many animals, and the knowledge of their handler was amazing,” Rob said. “The nestbox tour guide was a long-term professional with years of fascinating knowledge.”
He credited the “enthusiastic volunteers sharing park happenings and developments with visitors” as another highlight.
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“The event was run by passionate people who love the bush and its inhabitants,” he said. “Visitors relaxed and enjoyed the beautiful, natural environment, whilst learning there is so much more to the ecosystem than what you see at first glance.”
He said this year would be “similar to last year”.
“These events not only create environmental awareness but they fill an innate need to reconnect with nature, to seek a sense of belonging to one of the most powerful sources of energy and wonder – people are recognising that a technology and economically driven world is not satisfying them anymore,” he said.
Returning attractions include the D’Aguilar Wildlife Show with a Glider Show, the children’s art competition, the Brisbane Inner North Lions sausage sizzle and coffee van, and raffles. In addition, there will be a scavenger hunt, a native bee stall, a community litter prevention kiosk, and a selection of free native plants.
“This year, a major element is the official launch by Cr Danita Parry of RLP’s Nest Box Trail,” Rob said. “We’re in the global forefront of nest box technology that allows visitors to RLP to log in to nest box cameras with their phone.”
Rob said that of the six boxes currently in the Nest Box Trail, brushtail possums are regularly found in three, while a pair of Rainbow Lorikeets are raising a chick in another.
“The goal is for members of the public of all ages to appreciate and learn about our native fauna, utilise Council parks, get active and develop civic pride,” he said.
For more information, find Rainbow Lorikeet Park Bushcare on Facebook or go to rainbowlorikeetparkbushcare.substack.com/
World Environment Day
- Saturday, 7 June, 9am-1pm
- Rainbow Lorikeet Park
- Croker Street, Aspley
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