Friends of Sheep Station Creek
Restoring Habitat and Revealing Wildlife
Sheep Station Creek Conservation Park, just outside Caboolture, is the largest remnant patch of forest in its catchment. Despite its relatively small size, it is a key refuge for threatened wildlife in this fast-growing peri-urban area. It provides critical habitat for endangered greater gliders and koalas alongside other vulnerable species, making its protection a vital priority in the local community.
Greater Glider Surveys and Nest Box Monitoring
With project partners ECOllaboration, the project is putting the spotlight – literally – on greater gliders, using a mix of community spotlighting events and thermal drone surveys to track the population and better understand how they use the habitat. The Queensland Glider Network will also install 10 Wi-Fi enabled cameras on nest boxes, providing real-time insights into how gliders and other hollow-dependent wildlife use the park.
Alongside wildlife monitoring, we’re establishing a Friends of Sheep Station Creek group to lead regular volunteer efforts in weed control and habitat care. Professional contractors will also target the worst infestations, ensuring lasting improvements. These actions will restore native vegetation, enhance wildlife corridors, and make it easier for koalas in particular to move safely through the park.
Project Results So Far
In August 2025 we launched the Friends of Sheep Station Creek group, installed nest box cameras, and are now gearing up for spotlighting and thermal drone surveys of greater gliders. To get involved, keep an eye on our Events tab for upcoming glider surveys and weed control days — a great way to help protect local wildlife and their habitat.
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Our Sheep Station Creek project is funded by the City of Moreton Bay’s Our Healthy Environment Grants program.
