Eco Markets

Save the date for Redland City Council's Environment and Community Fair and Eco Markets at IndigiScapes

Saturday 1 June 2024, 9.00am to 2.00pm

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Get ready to celebrate World Environment Day with celebrity gardener Costa Georgiadis, host of ABC Gardening Australia, as he teams up with Ranger Stacey for an interactive Q&A session, sharing their energy and passion for the environment.

Costa will stay on to share his knowledge and enthusiasm presenting a gardening workshop with a focus on edible delights.

Experience this and more environmental workshops, speakers and performers, while enjoying open-air eco-friendly markets in the beautiful native botanic garden surrounds at IndigiScapes!

Spend the day wandering through the Botanic Garden market lane to explore the range of unique exhibitors, sustainable products and fresh artisan produce available from our creative market community and learn more about how you can make a difference to our natural world.

IndigiScapes Native Community Nursery will be open from 9.00am for all your native plant needs and advice.

Meet our 'Totally Wild' Ranger Stacey who will welcome you under the shade of the trees as you settle in for the official Opening Ceremony. Relax afterwards listening to beautiful live and local music and the excitement of the shows on the outdoor stage.

Catch all of the action with special guests including;

The Suga Cane Mamas with Minjerribah singer Georgia Corowa, who will entertain you with their amazing vocals
Folk/Rock band 'Diddly Squat'
Art4Earthling's Charlie and the gang. Join in on the wild roving adventures as the world discovers that Bin Chickens might actually be the country's unsung superheroes
D'Aguilar Native Wildlife Show and display
Crowd favourite 'Hello Africa' who will lift the tempo and get you moving in the afternoon with their interactive drumbeats and dance

Free Family activities

Grab a coffee or a bite to eat at the IndigiCafé or try the fantastic fare from the food vans, while children are engaged in free eco-friendly craft, nature activities and outdoor play;

Get up close with local native wildlife
Use a mini Cold press to extract honey from a hive
Enjoy a Native bee hotel workshop
Dig and discover live worms
Help weave an ephemeral 'Archway to Nature' in the gardens
Try family yoga and enjoy mindful time to reconnect and attach a message to a 'giving tree' for the earth
Experience Henna Tattoo Art and flora and fauna face painting
Make a native banksia seed bee

Environmental workshops

Expand your knowledge with workshops on edible gardening, Fungi loving arthropods, native bee hotels, worms, threatened species, composting, clothing repair, eco-friendly packaging, using the iNaturalist App, native habitat and more.

Engage with and learn about the work of Environmental and Community organisations, Council teams, including;Environment Education, Bushcare, Wildlife and Environmental Partnerships;

Council's Waste, Pest, Disaster and Fire Management teams
Council's Libraries 'First Five Forever' crew will return with their children's literacy team where imaginative minds can engage in stories and games

Eco Markets

Our very successful Eco Markets will be included at the fair. You will be inspired by the range of local stalls with eco-friendly products, native plants and artisan produce available within our creative market community.

Explore or participate in our Suitcase Rummage and Rack Sale and join Boomerang Bags repair workshop demonstration about mending clothes.

A great selection of local food will be available from the IndigiCafe, fresh produce stalls, food and coffee vans, as well as a sausage sizzle fundraiser supporting the Guides and Scouts as they help keep the hunger pangs at bay throughout the day.

There is so much to see and do at our Environment and Community Fair to celebrate World Environment Day.

Save the date and see you there!

The full list of participating Environment and Community Organisations, Speakers and Stallholders will be updated shortly.

Dogs at IndigiScapes
We love meeting your furry friends at IndigiScapes. However, we kindly request that dogs do not accompany their owners into the Botanic Gardens at any time, including our Eco Market events. You are welcome to enjoy a leisurely walk on our designated walking tracks, with your dog on a lead.

Parking
Event parking at:

Nursery entry at 15 Runnymede Road, Capalaba
Park at Lyndon Road and Korowal Street, Capalaba where a shuttle bus to the Centre will be operating every half hour, or you can take a short stroll through the bush track to the native botanic gardens.

Alternatively, travel by public transport via bus route 264, 270, stopping near IndigiScapes on Redland Bay Road, Capalaba.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Register your interest
Register on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/environment-and-community-fair-tickets-793931970897 and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates or sign up to our eNewsletter for all the latest information.

Never miss an Eco Market in 2024

Saturday 1 June 2024 (9am to 2pm) in conjunction with the Environment and Community Fair.
Saturday 7 September 2024 (8am to 12 midday)
Saturday 7 December 2024 (8am to 12 midday)

Would you like to become a stallholder?

Stallholder applications/invitations for the Environment and Community Fair are now closed.

To apply to be a stallholder at future markets, please complete and return the Market Stallholder Application and we will contact you when space becomes available.

Please note: Stallholder fees apply and Public Liability Certificate of Currency ($20,000,000) is essential.

If you are an artists or performers and would like to be part of this market or other events offered here at Redlands IndigiScapes Centre please email our Event Coordinator

Who will you find at the markets?

Environment and Community Organisations | Eco Exhibitors

: The amazing team of volunteers from Boomerang Bags Redland City are talented makers with a passion for sustainable creation. They have a range of products created from unwanted fabric and textiles. Champions of the circular economy their work keeps textiles out of landfill. You will find everything from shopping bags to eco cleaning cloths and beautifully covered books, eco-on-the-go cutlery sets, bag sewing kits and more.
: Oakland Street Community Gardens is your local community garden. They bring potted plants to purchase, herbs and vegetable seedlings, plus sustainable and fun gardening ideas.
: OzHarvest is a registered charity and one of Australia’s leading food rescue organisations. Saving surplus food from ending up in landfill and delivering it to charities that help feed people in need. Passionate about advocating for sustainable food systems and helping people reduce their household food waste. Show your support by purchasing merchandise with an environmental focus, including keep cups, reusable lunch boxes, beeswax wraps and recipes to use up commonly wasted food.

Fresh Artisan Produce

: Spice up your life with 46 varieties of locally grown Chilli plants grown from true seed under a pest and disease free, food safe program. . From ornamentals through to superhots, with some rare varieties available. Carolina Reaper is one of the most popular.
: Unique handmade bottled preserves made from Australian ingredients including; chilli sauces, pasta sauces, chutneys, relishes, salsas, pickles, jams, marmalades and dessert sauces with a focus on local seasonal and native ingredients. Made without any added thickeners, artificial colours, flavours or preservatives and packaged using reusuable jars, plastic free, biodegradable and compostable labels.
: Natural Neddy have a range of coconut butters. Coconut Peanut Butter, Choc Coconut Peanut Butter, Salted Choc Coconut Peanut Butter Crunchy Topper and Chai Cashew Coconut Butter.
: Incredibly delicious sweet treat bliss ball mixes (vegan, gluten-free, preservative free) and dehydrated fruit to dress up your cocktails, add colour to grazing boards, as well as making a beautiful table centrepiece inside glassware.
: A family owned artisan craft distillery right here on Redlands Coast! Redlands Coast Distillery is the first legal distiller in Redland City and offer a signature dry gin that is full flavoured and refreshing, centered around the bold herbal and piney flavours of juniper, citrus notes from cirander seed and sweet orange peel all enchanced by the sweet flavours of organic liquorice roots
: Dave and Shahn from Ruby Creek Mushrooms are your local mushroom farmers on the Redlands Coast. They bring gourmet goodness to all with their range of 'Mushroom Exotica and Medicinals'.

Artisan market stalls

: Bugs and Beads create unique insect and fungi inspired 'pets' and products, including greeting cards made of recycled paper, insect journals, colouring books, tea towels, jewellery and more, packaged sustainably in decorative burlap bags or cardboard boxes.
: Working with Vintage fabrics, recycled textiles, remnants, hand printed textiles and offcuts/scrap fabrics, Donna makes cushions in various sizes, embellished with modern and vintage trims. Kids and adult aprons, Spectical/glasses cases/pouches recycled cutlery pouch's and book marks. Cushion inserts are made from recycled PET plastic bottles.
: Supporting worldwide artisans with a unique range of certified 'Fair Trade' arts and crafts, clothing, jewellery, homeware and fashion accessories.
: From a love of plants and nature Firefly Gully Creations have produced beautiful statement pieces using low maintenance, living plants. These decorative settings will certainly brighten up your world with each unique piece handcrafted here on Redlands Coast.
: Designed and created on our Redlands Coast, beautiful artisan soap made using the cold processed method, soy wax candles and melts, room mists and reed diffusers.
: Pop in and visit Tanya from Frog In A Teacup. She has a passion for simple, sustainable living and can help you reduce your single use plastic with her handmade eco-friendly beeswax wraps.
: Children love the freedom to move around messy play stations, using all of their senses while investigating, exploring, creating, observing. Experience all the fun of Gumtreekids messy mud play station and stall.
: Heartwood Nature Bathing is a sustainable business that has the environment at its core. When not running her mindful Forest Bathing workshops, Monique weaves using raffia, other plant fibres, and recycled fabrics to create affordable, eco-friendly small vases, bowls, plates, and wall hangings.
: LTS Botanical is a handcrafted small business focused on creating a sensory experience through home and body products, using locally sourced plant-based ingredients.
: Merry Go Round Toys offer sustainable, eco friendly quality pre-loved toys in a socially responsible manner. All items are thoroughly quality checked prior to sanitisation (no nasty chemicals EVER) before being photographed and placed on our website and taken to markets.
: Good riddance natural insect repellent, lotions, candles and oil bite relief. Natural and made from sustainable sources in recycled or biodegradable packaging. Naturals to you proudly donate a percentage of profit to the Australian Wildlife Conservancy.
: Crochet cactus/plants, wallhangings, accessories and unique gifts.
: Ploys accessories are made from punctured pool inflatables, repurposed into practical water resistant products with the aim to reuse and reduce plastic waste of PVC, a product that is not recyclable through any other means.
: Tracey from Pockets by TM makes simple household and personal accessories such as tote bags, gift bags, coasters, bookmarks and a host of practical items that feature bright, bold colours and prints alongside old fashioned classics.
: Custom hand painted wearable art, eco friendly cotton and jute totes and terracotta pots by Brisbane based artist Sharma Deanne Design
: Shop Frockled offer high quality up-cycled garments naturally dyed with eucalyptus (clothing, scarves, children's clothing, pillowcases etc. - illustrated and photographic prints
: Meet Kylie and Matt from Smyle Designs. Their mission is to help you keep your outfits cute and the planet happy! They make colourful, eco-friendly jewellery using their own artwork and recycled plastics.
: With a desire to slow down and live more mindfully. Jodie uses ethically sourced fibres to crochet a range of bags, reusable face wipes, wash cloths, dish scrubbies and keep cup cozies, You will also find soy candles and essential oil incense sticks, dried flower arrangements in hand turned timber vases made by Jodie's husband at Slow Intentions.
: Australian indigenous clothing with a range of Australiana shirts for men, hats and bags and a small children's range.
: Angela from Sweet Bees 'n' Things is passionate about our environment, living sustainably and encouraging others to introduce ecofriendly habits at home. Angela makes beeswax wraps, sleeves and snack pouches, beehive candles, tea lights and lip balms from her home base in Mt Cotton.
: Brighten up your home and garden with these colourful, handmade mosaic art pieces, using recycled crockery and other treasures.
: Proudly Australian owned Unit-Tee creates vegan, cruelty free, ethical and eco friendly apparel.
: You will need time to browse the wide range of fair trade and ethically sourced goods including organic T.Shirts, hats, socks, under garments and accessories. Packaged consumables including fairtrade ground coffee, beans, loose leaf tea, organic drinking chocolate and bars including vegan and GF confectionary, native Austalian jams and sauces, herbs and spices. Eco themed books, cook books, terracotta lanterns and planters, stationery and Christmas decorations and a range of personal wellbeing items. Wombat Brain believe the way we shop and select products can make a real difference for people and the planet.
: At Woodfire Candle Co., our mission is to bring the beauty and benefits of essential oils into your home with our all-natural candles and blends. Our products are carefully crafted using only pure, natural ingredients without any chemicals or toxins, and are designed to promote a sense of well-being and calm inspired by nature.

Pop up food vans

100% vegan food including loaded fries, burgers, nachos, arancini, tacos and slushies and soft drinks.

We are a coffee trailer ready to party!

Our unique compact pod will stand out of the crowd as it represents the culture of our brand; a surf relaxed lifestyle paying tribute to the classic car era!

Did you say donuts? Hot, fresh, decadent, GF Vegan donuts that taste delicious!

Never miss an Eco Market in 2024

Saturday 6 April 2024 (8am to 12 midday)
Saturday 1 June 2024 (9am to 2pm) in conjunction with the Environment and Community Fair (Stallholders by invitation only)
Saturday 7 September 2024 (8am to 12 midday)
Saturday 7 December 2024 (8am to 12 midday)

Would you like to become a stallholder?

Applications for April have now closed. To apply to be a stallholder at future markets, please complete and return the Market Stallholder Application and we will contact you when space becomes available.