Native Bee Hives at Local Schools
A few years ago, Bruce Hallett, together with other NICA members, Roger Kelly and Bob Carey, installed a native bee hive at the Sunshine Beach Primary School near their permaculture garden. The students were amazed at the hard work the bees had done in just six weeks. If you are interested in getting a hive, NICA may be able to help.
Audit of Litter in the Noosa River
The Noosa River Rubbish Audit was organised as part of NICA’s Clean Up Australia Day on 7 March, 20211, to collect and analyse the rubbish along a stretch of the lower Noosa river and riverside land at Tewantin.
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.
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.