EOI: Springbrook Rainforest Restoration Project

Seeking volunteers for possible world-first rainforest restoration competition!

Love Australia’s beautiful rainforests like those on the nearby Springbrook Plateau? Want to get “hands on” with helping restore some of these precious rainforests back to a healthy condition? Have some spare weekends and an interest in sharing in this important project with other SEQ environment and community groups?

Starting this August 15 & 16th 2026, teams of volunteers will initiate a new phase in the Springbrook ‘Grass to Gondwana’ Rainforest Restoration Project – working with their hands to weed and revegetate plots of former pasture grass in a key area of Springbrook National Park. Over the next 18 – 24 months, working an intensive weekend shift on site at 3 monthly intervals, different community groups will compete for the honour of best rainforest restorers, taking an area of grassy paddock all the way to the first stages of a regenerating rainforest. RGSQ assistance with arrangements such as accommodation at Springbrook, food and carpooling are currently being discussed to coordinate logistics and reduce personal cost for volunteers. There may also be some opportunities for evening knowledge sharing sessions with volunteers from other groups.

We’re looking for approximately 6 volunteers for each weekend session, with a regular team of 10 – 12 individuals. Volunteers of all skill-levels are welcome, for any number of weekends, provided you’re willing and able to get hands-on with weeding and planting in a paddock landscape.

The first three weekend restoration sessions are currently scheduled for:

15 - 16 August 2026

21 - 22 November 2026

20 - 21 February 2027

Interested but want more information before submitting an EOI? Feel free to contact RGSQ’s Springbrook Rainforest Restoration team lead Giselle at gisellepickering@outlook.com. The team lead will reach out to interested volunteers for more details.