Project Description
NICA as an Incorporated Association auspices Bushcare groups enabling them to obtain grant funding for on-ground restoration projects. Over the last 20 years we have supported many groups in this capacity, our role involves support and the financial administration of their projects. Bushcare groups we have assisted are at Sunshine Beach (Noosa Bush Beach and Creek Care), South Peregian, North Peregian, Marcus Beach, Castaways, Peregian Creek, Heritage Park, Weyba Creek.
New volunteers are always welcome. Working bees are held in the mornings, finishing with a morning tea. Bushcare is a great way to meet like-minded volunteers plus, it’s good for physical and mental health.
Contact NICA for more details.
Girraween Nature Reserve
NICA’s own Girraween Bushcare volunteer group began in 2013 aiming to rehabilitate Girraween Nature Refuge – between Sunshine & Sunrise Beach & Noosa Heads, and the adjoining 3.6 km perimeter of Noosa National Park. It was seriously degraded with multi-strata invasive weeds and years of accumulated rubbish. Its springs and watercourses form the headwaters of Burgess Creek.
The great success of this project was due to volunteers’ energetic enthusiasm and contractor assistance, supported by a 3-year QLD Government Everyone’s Environment grant.
Another 2 QLD Government grants have enabled volunteers, supported by contractors to extend rehabilitation activities into other nearby areas, to form wildlife corridors and linkages. Ongoing maintenance is critically attended to.
When: Last Tuesday morning monthly
Sand Island
The Sand Island in the Noosa River Estuary is critically important habitat for Shorebirds, particularly for the Migratory Shorebirds who fly from Siberia and Alaska.
NICA began rehabilitation in 2010, helped by volunteers from various Bushcare groups. The Girraween group continues to coordinate works 3 times annually, between April- Sept when the birds have flown back to the northern hemisphere.
Noosa Bush Beach Creek Care
Noosa Bush Beach Creek Care, began in 2004. They have 12 rehabilitation project sites including: 1km Sunshine Dunes including 6 Beach Accesses; Noosa Spit Doggy Beach; Seaview Creek & Rainforest Gully – Sunshine Beach; Dan Park – Noosa Heads; Weyba Creek Conservation Area – Noosaville; Cooloosa Urban Wetland -Sunshine Beach; Scientific Area 37 perimeter – Tewantin National Park Noosaville; Noosa National Park perimeters and adjoining Road Reserves – Sunshine Beach; Sheep Island- Noosa River.
NICA continues to support NBBCC by being the Auspice Partner for grants, enabling their large projects.
When: Every Thursday morning
For further info on where you can volunteer and who to contact download this brochure produced by Tourism Noosa with assistance from NICA volunteers.