By: Michael Fox
Sue Jones has, for years, been an inspiration for a wide range of Mt Gravatt community members from Meals on Wheels to Mansfield Melody Makers. My contact with Sue started about 10 years ago when she introduced me to the Habitat Brisbane Bushcare programme and mentored me as I established Fox Gully Bushcare.
Sue has been defending the special habitat of Mt Gravatt Conservation Reserve for years. However, she has decided that is time to hand leadership of Gertrude Petty Place Bushcare over to the next generation.
Sheamus O’Connor who takes over from Sue in July is a great example of the next generation of community leaders.
Sue’s Legacy
Checking out a native bee nest
Sue particularly loves introducing kids to the wonders of the environment and particularly our special piece of Australian bush right in Mt Gravatt. Holland Park Kindergarten Bush Adventure at Gertrude Petty Place.
Susan showing cut sapling
Bushcare requires a long term focus. Restoration of Mt Gravatt Conservation Reserve is repairing damage done by logging over 100 years ago before visionary Mt Gravatt community members who lobbied for creation of the Reserve. Sue builds on that tradition engaging diverse community members in the restoration: Griffith Students Deliver Results.
I have had the honour of partnering with warrior Sue to successfully tackle the ongoing problem of illegal mountain bike riding damaging plants and causing erosion. Threats: Downhill Mountain Biking, Trail Bikes & Unofficial Tracks
Sheamus building the Future
Mt Gravatt SHS Team
Sheamus also believes in community action to build our future and has been contributing to restoration of Mt Gravatt Conservation Reserve starting when he was still attending Mt Gravatt State High School. Mt Gravatt SHS students planting their future
Sheamus Water Warrior
Sheamus has already been identified as an environmental warrior. Graduated from Griffith University Sheamus is now sharing his passion for the environment and science, teaching the next generation at Whites Hill State College.
Volunteer to help Sheamus build our future
The Gertrude Petty Place Bushcare team meets monthly on the last Saturday of the month 8am to 10am.
Grab a friend and join other generous and passionate community members working with Sheamus to build a strong Bushcare team.
More details see our Bushcare Calendar.
Mount Gravatt Environment Group 