The Downfall Creek Bushland Centre is located at the Raven Street Reserve, and is part of the Chermside Hills Reserves. At the centre, you can view environmental and cultural displays, learn about the reserve's flora and fauna, and discover the importance of preserving these natural areas of our environment.
While at the centre, explore with the Agents of Discovery mobile game by downloading the free app (Google Play, Apple Store).
The Free Native Plants Program nursery is open 9am-4pm, Tuesday-Friday (closed public holidays).
The centre is also closed on public holidays.
For Out of School Care and Holiday (OSCH) groups, contact the centre to confirm your intended visit.
The Environment Centres also offer curriculum-based learning programs. If you wish to make a group booking for a school group, complete the online school learning program booking form.
You can help raise awareness about our reserves and encourage positive environmental outcomes while enjoying the company of other volunteers by joining our volunteer program.
A variety of volunteering opportunities is available including:
While at the centre, you can also walk the Hide 'n' Seek Children's Trail through the reserve. Before you go, or during your walk, you can download or view the trail map (PDF - 1.3Mb).
Council’s Free Native Plants program offers a range of plants to assist the community to plant out and green their properties. The nursery at Downfall Creek Bushland Centre is open 9am–4pm Tuesday-Friday (closed public holidays). The endemic species provided through this program will help grow our city’s urban forest, connect habitats and support local wildlife.
Visit this centre or Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre with your paid rates notice from the current financial year, or written authority from the property owner or property manager dated in the current financial year. You will receive two free native plants from the Council display stand. Find out more about the Free Native Plants program.
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