The Shady Lanes Project

Events

For requests for book talks, presentations, please see the contact page.

31 July 2026 - Verge Gardens for People and Planet, Archerfield Wetlands District Park, Durack

31 July 1pm to 3pm

Native verge gardens supporting Council street trees is the fastest, cheapest, most doable way to increase shade and biodiversity in our cities. Let’s make it happen.

You'll learn how to navigate the conflicting views of many users and uses of this space. You'll get practical tips on which plants work and why. We’ll explore the council policies and why they matter. (Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan, and Redlands council policies are all different.)

Book online here.

This is part of the Peaks to Points Festival 2026

9 August 2026 - Verge Gardens to Bushcare: It’s all connected Workshop

Wherever you live, the stormwater from your garden ends up in the creeks and beyond. Find out more at this workshop at Bracken Ridge Library. Sunday 9 August 2026 3pm

Hosted by ACF Community Brisbane Northside

See Substack event page and RSVP here

16 August 2026 - Brisbane West Ecofest, The Gap

A fun and informative family day of displays, stalls, guest speakers and activities to highlight what's happening in our community and how you can get involved! Look for the ACF Community Brisbane Northside & Shady Lanes Project stall.

See facebook event page

23 August 2026 - Using Substack for groups, advocacy, and networking Workshop

Discussion, Q&A, and demonstration about how we use the Internet for communication, advocacy, and building our networks.

Hosted by ACF Community Brisbane Northside

RSVP here

3 & 4 September 2026 - TREENET Symposium, Adelaide

The TREENET Symposium brings urban forest practitioners together in Adelaide each year.

Trees Connecting Communities

This year’s speakers will explore how urban trees connect us socially, culturally and ecologically and will lead inspiring discussions to improve Australian urban forestry into the future. The draft program is now online

See TREENET website

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay respect to their Elders past and present and to the pivotal role that First Nations Peoples continue to play in caring for Country across Australia.

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