Urban Wildlife Gardens (UWG) is a community engagement program which provides a resource and service for urban landowners wishing to enhance urban ecology by using native plants, increase their understanding of biodiversity values of their property and promote their enjoyment of their garden.
It is a program for suburban gardeners who wish to create wonderful gardens for our local wildlife.
Join the Urban Wildlife program for a one of fee of $30 you will receive;
- A garden visit and expert advice on ways to improve the biodiversity in your garden and identify the weed species to remove.
- A property sign.
- A 10% discount on NICA publications.
- Newsletters emailed monthly and invitations to workshops and field days.
- Several free plants to suit your area.
Urban Wildlife Gardens is being delivered by NICA with support from Noosa Council and is for people living in the Noosa Shire.
Michelle Newall – Project Co-Ordinator
Urban Wildlife Gardens Presentation
Latest Posts
Weed of the Month – Singapore Daisy
Singapore daisy is the most widespread weed in the Noosa shire.
Designing a Beautiful Urban Wildlife Garden
Urban gardens often need to serve multiple purposes - being functional, attractive and a haven for wildlife, as well as overcoming site challenges and realising opportunities. This article outlines a design approach for beginners to consider.
Bringing the Bush into Your Backyard
The Open Wildlife Garden this month was hosted by John Birbeck at his remarkable acreage garden in Black Mountain.
A shared love of gardens
Urban Wildlife Gardens was recently invited to be guest speaker at the Tewantin Noosa Garden Club.
February Colour
February has given us lots of rain, greenery and growth. The colourful new foliage and every possible shade of green has contrasted with the fungi and been appreciated by caterpillars. In a small urban garden the challenge is to display contrasting foliage and make the best use of splashes of colour. I hope you enjoy your garden as you also tackle the abundance of weeds such as Singapore Daisy and the introduced pasture legumes that try to out-compete our local native plants.
March Workshop – Local Snakes
Presenter Dan Rumsey from Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7, will speak about our local snakes and how to live safely alongisde them.
Urban Wildlife Gardens Newsletters
The monthly UWG Newsletter is distributed on the last day of the month. Click on the links below to view previous editions.
- UWG Newsletter October 2023
- UWG Newsletter September 2023
- UWG Newsletter August 2023
- UWG Newsletter July 2023
- UWG Newsletter June 2023
- UWG Newsletter May 2023
- UWG Newsletter April 2023
- UWG Newsletter March 2023
- UWG Newsletter February 2023
- UWG Newsletter January 2023
- UWG Newsletter December 2022
- UWG Newsletter November 2022
- UWG Newsletter October 2022
- UWG Newsletter September 2022
- UWG Newsletter August 2022
- UWG Newsletter July 2022
- UWG Newsletter June 2022
- UWG Newsletter May 2022
- UWG Newsletter April 2022
- UWG Newsletter March 2022
- UWG Newsletter February 2022
- UWG Newsletter January 2022
- UWG Newsletter – December 2021
- UWG Newsletter -November 2021
- UWG Newsletter – October 2021
- UWG Newsletter – September 2021
- UWG Newsletter – August 2021
- UWG Newsletter – July 2021
- UWG Newsletter – June 2021
- UWG Newsletter – May 2021
- UWG Newsletter – April 2021
- UWG Newsletter – March 2021
- UWG Newsletter – February 2021
- UWG Newsletter – November 2020
- UWG Newsletter – October 2020
- UWG Newsletter – September 2020
- UWG Newsletter – August 2020
- UWG Newsletter – July 2020
- UWG Newsletter – June 2020
- UWG Newsletter – May 2020
- UWG Newsletter – April 2020
- UWG Newsletter – March 2020
- UWG Newsletter – February 2020
- UWG Newsletter – December 2019
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