Weed of the Month – Mother in Law’s Tongue
Mother in-laws tongue was a very popular garden plant in the past. Its very hardy and has a certain street appeal.
Some Inspiration for Small Gardens
Here are some photographs contributed by Suzanne Bloomfield that could be of interest to gardeners with limited space in townhouses or courtyards.
Noosa Bushcare Funding News
Noosa Bush Beach Creek Care (NBBCC) group auspiced by NICA has been successfull in receiving a Qld Govt grant to rehabilitate six sites in Noosa’s National and Conservation Parks.
Boat Survey of the Noosa River
To inform future river management and develop a more sustainable model for our much-loved Noosa River NICA recently conducted a detailed survey of all vessels downstream of the ferry crossing.
Then and now: the Noosa River
A recent aerial image readily illustrates that despite our best efforts, remarkably little of the river's natural contours (and instinct) has changed.
A Line in the Sand
30 new purpose built and fully recycled fishing line recovery bins have been installed in the Noosa River Catchment.
Sand Island Weeding – Tuesday 6th September
Volunteers needed for a working bee on the sand island in the Noosa River estuary. The sand island is closed from October to March so this will be our last visit for the year.
What’s Happening at NICA?
Keen to join our NICA volunteers but not sure where to start? Here's a list of volunteering opportunities around the NICA network in the couple of weeks.
Bushcare Group in Profile; Girraween
Girraween Nature Reserve is home to numerous threatened species including the eastern ground parrot, wallum sedge frog and glossy black cockatoo. As recently as 2019, the area was ravaged by wildfire.
UWG Workshops
The last workshop was a little different to our usual format. Read on to find out about the evening.