Overview

Join us for a hands-on community tree planting and habitat restoration field day as part of the Numinbah – Holding Tight project, helping to strengthen wildlife corridors linking Springbrook and Lamington National Parks and improve water quality in the Nerang River catchment.

The Numinbah – Holding Tight project began in 2019 as part of the Gold Coast’s Biggest Tree Planting Day, where thousands of native trees were planted on former dairy pasture in the Numinbah Valley. Since then, the project has grown into a long-term, landscape-scale restoration effort supported by community volunteers, students, and partner organisations.

Through regular field days, the Numinbah Valley Environmental Education Centre P&C (NVEEC P&C) continues to build on this work, planting native species, caring for established plantings, and supporting the recovery of important habitat connections between protected areas.

Whether you’re keen to get your hands dirty, meet like-minded people, or contribute positively to the local environment, our Holding Tight field days offer a relaxed and meaningful way to volunteer for a few hours.

After the planting activities, everyone is welcome to stay for a cuppa and enjoy our much-loved morning tea.

Who can attend

Community members and volunteers of all ages are welcome
Children are welcome but must be supervised by an adult at all times to ensure safety and quality planting outcomes
No pets allowed

What to bring

Please come prepared by bringing:

Long pants and long sleeves (recommended)
Hat
Enclosed shoes
Full water bottle
A positive attitude!

Location & parking

Address:
Gold Coast Model Flying Club, Nerang–Murwillumbah Road
(Type this into Google Maps. If travelling from Nerang, the entrance is just past the Springbrook turn-off.)

Parking:
Follow signage and instructions at the entrance gate. Parking is available at the Model Flying Club on an all-weather surface.

Important notes:

Registering your attendance helps us with planning, safety, and record keeping for each field day.

NVEEC P&C’s Numinbah- Holding Tight project is made possible by the generous support from Seqwater, our principal project partner.

Contact the host of Numinbah- Holding Tight: Linking Springbrook and Lamington National Park