How to Get Involved in Local Environmental Initiatives in the Sage Neighbourhood

Nestled amongst the trees, life at Sage allows you to slow down and immerse yourself in nature.

A big part of this is enjoying all the natural beauty on your doorstep, including your local Sage Park and the 7.5ha environmental corridor that makes up the heart of the local community.

Another way you can make every moment of the outdoors is by actively learning more about their long-term health and preservation. Explore the range of local and national organisations below that can guide you on how to live harmoniously with the local flora and fauna:

Hunt Road Bushcare

65 – 81 Hunt Road, Burpengary Queensland 4505

Hunt Road Bushcare is a volunteer-based environmental group in partnership with council that undertake conservation work. It’s a great way to meet new people within the community, while taking part in activities such as:

• Maintaining the local bushland
• Removing weeds and other invasive plant species
• Restoring native wildlife habitats
• Wildlife spotting
• Nestbox monitoring
• Tree planting

The group meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 9-11am. To find out more about taking part in the Hunt Road Bushcare volunteer group, visit their Facebook page.

WIRES Australian Wildlife Rescue Organisation

Phone 1300 094 737 for support

WIRES operate a dedicated Wildlife Rescue Office that assists wildlife and the community across Australia, 24 hours a day all year round. WIRES provides rescue advice and assistance for over 130,000 animals annually, as well as providing full-time mobile Wildlife Emergency Responders across Greater Sydney, South-East Queensland and Tasmania.

Here are some ways you can get involved with WIRES:

• Enroll in their free online WIRES Community Course on their website to learn more about Australian wildlife.
• Subscribe to the monthly eNewsletter for the latest updates on their rehabilitation and rescue work.
• Report injured wildlife through the hotline.
• Volunteer or donate to their services via the WIRES website.

Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre (CREEC)

150 Rowley Road, Caboolture Queensland 4505

CREEC is a City of Moreton Bay initiative, giving adults and children alike the opportunity to enjoy some downtime in a charming natural environment while learning about Burpengary’s unique local wildlife.

Here’s what you can discover at CREEC:

• 18 hectares of diverse native bushland near Burpengary Creek, complete with wide open spaces and shaded picnic spots.
• Bush trails for relaxing walks through the trees.
• An all-abilities playground for the kids to run off some energy.
• A regular calendar of events and activities.

Entry to CREEC is free and it is open 9am to 3pm Tuesday to Friday and closed on public holidays. To find out more about what’s happening at CREEC, visit their Facebook page.

iNaturalist app

Download from the Apple Store or Google Play

The iNaturalist app puts information at your fingertips. Download it onto your smartphone to record observations of fauna and flora around Sage and learn more about the native species that call our community home. You can also use it to connect with fellow naturalists to discuss your observations.

Be part of a thriving community

Whether you volunteer your time or take a moment to learn more about the natural environment, it’s easy (and rewarding) to support the thriving community in the Sage neighbourhood.

Find out more about Sage’s environmental commitment to fostering flora growth, rehabilitating wildlife and creating green open spaces.