Local native animal – Bandicoot
In this issue we look at the Bandicoot and how we can provide habitat for them in our gardens and bush blocks.
Weed of the month Sept 2021 Privet
This month we look at a weed that is not only an environmental concern but is also a health risk to humans.
Coolum Community Native Nursery Membership is Free
Coolum native nursey is a valued partner of UWG. Many of our members have sourced their 4 membership plants from here.
Keen to plant natives, start with these 7
UWG member Kay found this article interesting and useful so she has shared it with us.
Mondays with NICA are Back!
Date Claimer: Monday 18th October at 5pm. Come along and hear about some of our latest projects and work shirts and hats will be presented to those regular NICA volunteers who have ordered them.
Report on NICA’s 4 walks as part of Sunshine Coast Wildflower Festival
NICA hosted 4 walks as part of the wildflower festival organised by Sunshine Coast Council from 21 August to 5 September 2021.
NICA Welcomes Single Use Plastic Ban
It is a huge success story that Queensland has enforced a state-wide ban on single-use plastics and packaging. NICA celebrates this systematic change in retail which will very likely help to minimise human damage to the Catchment.
NICA Waterwatch Summary July – August 2021
As there has been very low rainfall during July and August, only 116 mm in the estuary and 145 mm around Lake Cootharaba, the river water has been more stabilised and turbidity has reduced even further to give clear water along much of the shoreline.
Myrtle Rust
During our April workshop presenter, John Olds mentioned Myrtle rust. John has been trialling some treatments and will give us an update in the September workshop. Read on to learn more about this fungus and the threat to our iconic Australian flora species.
Noosa’s Jumping Ants
With the change from Winter to Spring the Jumping ants are waking up. To learn how to identify them and so avoid their painful sting read on…