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Forest Heart is turning 10!
Join us for Forest Heart’s 10th birthday celebrations. We’ll have free kids activities, bushfood talk, warrigal green cooking demonstation and more.
Native Orchid ID Workshop - November 29th 2025
Discover the hidden world of native orchids with expert Joan Heavey in this hands-on identification workshop.
Australia is home to an incredible diversity of native orchids—delicate, surprising, and often overlooked. In this immersive and informative workshop, Joan will share her deep knowledge and passion for these unique plants, helping you learn how to identify local species, understand their growing conditions and ecological roles, and appreciate their subtle beauty.
“In Bloom - native orchids through art and lens”
This vibrant group exhibition celebrates the intricate beauty of Australia’s native orchids as seen through the eyes of local artists. From delicate watercolours and bold prints to sculpture, ceramics and photography, In Bloom showcases a diverse range of creative responses to these captivating plants.
Cultural Conversations from the Couch
Hosted by respected Jinibara elder Aunty Zeitha Jalamala Murphy and proud young Kabi Kabi woman Brianna Hanson, this event offers a safe and welcoming space for truth-telling, shared stories, and respectful questions.We’ll gather in a yarning circle for honest, heartful dialogue in a safe, welcoming space. Whether you're beginning your journey of learning or walking alongside First Nations communities, this is a space for connection, culture, and meaningful exchange.
Narratives exhibition
The Narratives exhibition is a celebration of storytelling in its most intimate and tactile form—through artist books. Installed in the charming Little Red Cottage gallery in Maleny, this exhibition invites visitors to slow down, turn pages, and explore deeply personal and imaginative interpretations of nature, connection, and belonging.
Beyond Bunya Dieback Symposium: A Powerful Gathering for Country, Culture and Collaboration
Beyond Bunya Dieback Symposium
Continuing our Bunya Conversations
Valentine’s Couples Tool Sharpening Workshop
If you're looking for something a little different to do with your garden obsessed loved one for Valentine's Day this year, you've found it! Join Emily at an exclusive event in Maleny learning how to sharpen garden tools.
Wildfood Saturday - 31 May 2025
Join Karen Shaw from Forest Heart ecoNursery to learn about edible native plants and how to use them in your everyday cooking. This small group event includes taste testing and cooking demos. All recipes supplied.
Wildfood Wednesday
Looking to spice up your week with something truly unique and delicious? Join us for Wildfood Wednesday on Wednesday, 26th March, for an engaging and mouthwatering exploration of Australia’s incredible edible native plants.
Tool Sharpening Workshops - 7 & 21 December
Join us for a hands-on tool sharpening workshops tailored specifically for women, where you'll learn from Emily how to maintain and sharpen garden tools with confidence.
Wildfood Saturday - 18 January 2025
Join Karen Shaw from Forest Heart ecoNursery to learn about edible native plants and how to use them in your everyday cooking. Small group event with taste testing and cooking demos. All recipes supplied.
Beyond Bunya Dieback Symposium
Bringing Community Together to Care for Country - Friday, 14th March 2025. Focus on exploring practical strategies for moving forward. Learn from our neighbours in Aotearoa (New Zealand) as they share their experiences and insights from ongoing efforts to protect and restore Kauri forests.
Bushfoods and Birds
Join Karen Shaw from Forest Heart ecoNursery Saturday 26 October to learn about edible native plants and how your 'fruitful' backyard can be a haven for birds, as part of the Sunshine Coast Council’s “Backyard Series”.
Narratives … Artist Book Exhibition
This October, the Sunshine Coast Hinterland will host an exciting event for art and storytelling enthusiasts alike—'Narratives,' an Artist Book exhibition, showcasing the work of 15 talented book artists from the Sunshine Coast, Noosa and Brisbane. The exhibition will run from Friday 4 October to Sunday 20 October at The Little Red Cottage in Maleny. The exhibition coincides with the highly anticipated Sunshine Coast Hinterland Writers Festival.
Maleny Spring Fair
Maleny Garden Club again celebrates the Maleny Spring Fair event on Saturday 5th October and Forest Heart ecoNursery will be there with tables of wonderful native plants for your Spring gardening.
10th Australasian Bat Night - Maleny
Join us for this exciting free event … Australasian Bat Night's 10th anniversary on Saturday 12 October 2024! Enjoy kids' workshops, food trucks, bat talks, roost tours, and an outdoor screening of WALL-E. Fun for the whole family!
Happy 9 Years!
We’re excited to announce that our nursery is celebrating its 9th birthday! As a proud, locally owned family business, we’re grateful for the continued support of our wonderful community.
5 Winter Gardening Tips
Help your native plant garden thrive through the winter months with our top 5 winter gardening tips.
Colourful Paper Daisies!
Add a splash of colour and charm to your garden! We are excited to showcase several stunning forms of these cheerful blooms, just waiting to brighten up your outdoor space.
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