Boomerang Bags The Gap and Surrounds is a friendly group of volunteers who sew various kinds of bags and other practical or decorative items from donated, unwanted fabric. Our mission is to reduce society’s reliance on plastic bags and their associated environmental issues, whilst also tackling the problem of textile waste and making community connections. Come and […]

Join us to provide the street trees lining our neighbourhood with tender loving care. We meet at 7.30am and usually finish by 9am. Please bring a shovel or small pick to dig up grass around the tree, gloves, hat and water bottle. Email Monika at thegapsustainability@gmail.com for this week location. You may have noticed that […]

Volunteering can be done any day and time during the nursery opening hours. Please email or phone the nursery directly to organise your first time.  Paten Park Native Nursery is a not-for-profit community organisation whose objective is the propagation and promotion of the indigenous plants of SE Qld. This is achieved through providing educational and […]

Join us to progress our three projects: 1) The Platypus Project, 2) Community Energy, 3) Sustainability Together. The Platypus Project: The Platypus once called The Gap home. Can we bring it back and what would it take? Join us in our quest to make The Gap habitable for the Platypus once again. Community Energy: Energy […]

Join the Yoorala Street West Bushcare Group's working bee to conduct maintenance of the adjacent section of Enoggera creek. Everyone is welcome to join and no experience or equipment is required. Normal meeting place is the park next to Fursman's Crossing (opposite 135 Yoorala St) but please check the Yoorala street Facebook page for updates […]

Boomerang Bags The Gap and Surrounds is a friendly group of volunteers who sew various kinds of bags and other practical or decorative items from donated, unwanted fabric. Our mission is to reduce society’s reliance on plastic bags and their associated environmental issues, whilst also tackling the problem of textile waste and making community connections. Come and […]

Join Us to Create Platypus Toys for a Good Cause! Help us craft adorable platypus toys to sell within the community and raise funds for our platypus rewilding project. No prior experience is necessary! If you can, please bring your own sewing machine and any materials you’re willing to share (fabric, thread, stuffing, buttons, etc.). […]

Toss it? No way! Bring your broken items along and expert repairers will help you fix it! The service is free, but you may need to purchase parts, and tips will be gratefully received! Visit Repair Cafe The Gap website for more information and to access the booking system. Here's what to expect on the […]

Glenella Street Park bushcare is on the third Saturday of every month except January. The working bee starts at 3:30 pm and goes until 5:30 pm, daylight permitting. The bushcare site is situated on one side of Fish Creek with a track between 77 Glenella Street and Lochinvar Lane The Gap. You need to wear […]

The Wittonga Park Bushcare Group is restoring the headwaters of Fish Creek within Wittonga Park, The Gap. After the big community planting in 2019 to celebrate SOWN’s 25th anniversary, new convenors Natalie and Diane have taken on the group. This is a Habitat Brisbane group and is supported by Brisbane City Council and SOWN. The […]

Volunteering can be done any day and time during the nursery opening hours. Please email or phone the nursery directly to organise your first time.  Paten Park Native Nursery is a not-for-profit community organisation whose objective is the propagation and promotion of the indigenous plants of SE Qld. This is achieved through providing educational and […]