Bushfire Recovery Grant for Girraween
NICA has received a Federal Government Bushfire Recovery for a Wildlife and Habitat Community Grant.
Shorebird Report March 2021
The regular monthly bird counts of waders and terns in the estuary of the Noosa River commenced in January. This month is usually somewhat disrupted by heavy boat, kayak, wind surfer and other holiday makers being present in large numbers.
Girraween Bushcare Group March 2021
This NICA group meets on the last Tuesday of the month, removing weeds and replacing with native species where necessary. They work north from Ozcare along the eastern edge of Cooyar St, and then along Sunshine Beach Road to Bicentennial Drive.
Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens
Members of UWG visited the Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens earlier this month and the weather was perfect for walking and photography. The Gardens looked good, and displays and a coffee van added to the attractions. Click on the link to read the update and see more photos on our website.
Riverwatch Report March 2021
Volunteer Riverwatch patrols recommenced on February 4th after the end-of-year break. There have been 5 of these, run as usual on alternate Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Waterwatch Report Jan-Feb 2021
Our Lake Cootharabah team in particular have reported some very interesting observations following heavy rain and storms recorded on January 16/17 and 18/19, when Boreen Point received 64 and 69 mm respectively, but rainfall thereafter was much lower through into February.
NICA Membership
If you are not already a member of the Noosa Integrated Catchment Assoc (NICA), you are invited to join.
Cultivars by Robert Price
In this post, Robert Price gives advice on propagation methods with his preferred method being from seed. This produces a seedling with genetic variability and a new generation of the species which is one more step along the evolutionary path.
Garden Visitors
Blue Tongue Lizards are well known around Australia and I haven’t met anyone who doesn’t enjoy a visit from them. This post includes a photo from UWG member Mary from Tewantin who recently had two inspect her garden and links to two articles from About Animals and Backyard Buddies that gives hints to make your garden attractive to blue tongues.
Plant of the Month February 2021
Michelle's plant of the month for February is Passion fruit. In this post she shares and excellent Land For Wildlife article that compares the nine species found here, three native and six exotic. The Corky passionfruit is one that impacts the most on our local bushland and will feature in the March newsletter.