The Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden is thrilled to host The Backyard Series again in 2026 - 2027!
The Backyard Series is a six-month program of engaging workshops dedicated to helping you create a beautiful and wildlife-friendly garden. Delivered by knowledgeable local presenters, each session offers practical tips, hands-on learning, and inspiration to select native plants, consider habitat values and implement sustainable design principles. Held on Saturdays and Wednesdays, the series is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their backyard while supporting local biodiversity.
| Date | Topic | Presenter | Register |
| Saturday 21 November | Butterfly Gardens | Jessica Raintree, Mooloolah River Landcare | Tickets on sale |
| Saturday 5 December | Thirty Plants for Biodiversity | Spencer Shaw, Forest Heart ecoNursery | Tickets on sale |
| Wednesday 16 December | Frog Families* | Trevor Morrison, ECOllaboration | Tickets on sale |
| Saturday 16 January | Bee-friendly Gardens* | Urban Bee Education | Tickets coming soon |
| Wednesday 3 February | Compost, Worms & Soil | ECOllaboration | Tickets coming soon |
| Wednesday 24 February | Making Microforest | Barung Landcare | Tickets coming soon |
| Wednesday 17 March | Habitat Gardens | Sarah Lawson, Native Habitat Gardens | Tickets coming soon |
*All ages, free child/young person tickets available.