About us
The Friends of Oxley Creek Common (FOOCC) are working to conserve and protect this highly biodiverse part of Brisbane
Oxley Creek Common is a large natural wetland environment and an important area of open space within urban Brisbane. FOOCC seeks to protect it from unsustainable use and development, and sustain its natural values through raising public awareness and appreciation for the Common and working with government and other conservation organisations.
We do this through news, membership, volunteering and regular bird walks led by highly experience bird watchers, with a broad knowledge of the Oxley Creek Common’s history and natural heritage. See our more below about how you can join in.
Please note: The Friends of Oxley Creek Common do not control bookings for the Red Shed at the common – see the menu above for contact details for the Red Shed
Volunteering
There are a number of volunteering opportunities where we weed and plant and care for the common in a number of different ways. These are organised through the Oxley Creek Catchment Association (OCCA) and FOOCC. Equipment is provided, we just need your labour. So if you value the Common and would like to contribute to maintaining the natural habitat, please join us in some or all of the activities below. Anyone and everyone is welcome.
OCCA Tuesday Common Carers
Meet in the Common carpark at the Red Shed every Tuesday before 7 am, working till 9 am. Contact Mary Lou Simpson - maryloulit @ hotmail.com - or just turn up next Tuesday.
FOOCC Walk & Weed, Saturday
Join in a guided Walk and Weed at the Common. Held on the 1st Saturday of every month at 7 am, finishing around 9 am. To register call 0429 911 555.
OCCA Bushcare & Beer, Sunday
Bushcare and Beer. Join in for some weeding and planting work on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 2 pm at the Common. Then for a quencher at Helios Brewery afterwards.
Becoming a Member
Single: 1 year $15 or 5 years $60
Concession: 1 Year $12 or 5 years $48
Family: 1 year $20 or 5 years $80
Group: 1 year $30 or 5 years $120
Corporate: 1 year $80 or 5 years $320
Life Membership: Full $400; Concession $320
Please consider joining the Friends of Oxley Creek common to help support our work in conserving and protecting this amazing wildlife refuge within Brisbane’s suburbs.
You will automatically receive our regular newsletter by email and can contribute at our quarterly members meetings.
Members are also the first to be invited to our quarterly bird walks, guided by renowned birdwatcher Prof. Hugh Possingham. These are limited to 30 people and always fill up.
Click the link below and then send payment by either direct deposit to our bank account, or by sending a cheque to PO Box 319 Sherwood, Qld 4075.
Once you have completed this, we will confirm receipt of your payment and your membership.
LIFE MEMBERS
The following groups and individuals are FOOCC LIFE MEMBERS:
Hugh Possingham
Robyn Mulder
Mary Lou Simpson
Luke Nuttall
HONOURARY LIFE MEMBER:
Anna Jack
Life members can choose to have their name displayed here
Where to find us
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