Discover everything that’s essentially Naturally Gold Coast with the free, family-friendly Naturally Gold Coast Festival on Sunday November 24. Learn all about the local native flora, buy native plants for your garden or speak to a native garden expert for tips. Get up close with native animals, including a range of Australian wildlife such as snakes, lizards, birds and native bees.

The kids can become citizen scientists with an interactive waterbug activity, learn how to rescue animals with the pop-up wildlife hospital or decorate a pouch for injured wildlife. Switch screen time for green time with NaturallyGC and find the best nature trails for bushwalks, mountain biking, picnics, nature activities and more.

If you have an old teddy bear that you no longer require, there will also be a teddy bear drive for orphaned and sick joeys to cuddle to help make them feel safe and keep them warm while they are recovering.

Entry is free but donations are accepted at the door for the work of Wildcare Australia.