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Urban Wildlife Gardens2023-11-29T13:26:31+10:00

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

How it works

1. Join the program

Pay the one-off $30 joining fee – a great investment in your home and the environment in general.

2. Book a garden visit

Project coordinator Michelle Newall will contact you to book a garden visit at a time that suits you.

3. Get expert advice

Michelle will walk through your garden to discuss soil types, plants and ways to attract native wildlife.

4. Get your sign

Display your Urban Wildlife Gardens sign to show your commitment to wildlife friendly gardens.

Join online now

Urban Wildlife Gardens Presentation

Latest Posts

Weed of the Month June 2020

June 28th, 2020|Tags: |

Michelle's weed of the month for June 2020 is the Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia elegans). In this post she explains how it affects the vulnerable Richmond Birdwing Butterfly, mistaking it for the native Richmond birdwing vine (Pararistolochia praevenosa) and laying its eggs on the toxic leaves of the Dutchman’s pipe. When the eggs hatch the larva feed and die. The dictionary definition of a weed is a plant that grows out of place, but a more accurate definition of a weed could be a plant that does harm. This month's weed is one that fits that description.

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UWG into the future

June 19th, 2020|

Good news for the future of the Urban Wildlife Gardens Program with Noosa Councillors approving NICA's application for modest funding to continue the program into 2021. The continuation of the program, implemented and managed by NICA, will engage the urban community living in the Noosa Biosphere Reserve, helping them undertake activities which enhance wildlife habitats in their gardens.

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Winter Colour

June 10th, 2020|Tags: |

Many plants produce brightly coloured fruits and berries to attract birds and other animals who eat them and distribute the seeds within. Last month we had the showy fruits of Pittosporum revolutum. Although they have been well and truly pecked over by now, there are still some about. They are very common but the heavy fruiting season had many people noticing them for the first time and asking "what's that?" In this post, Stephanie provides more information about the different species that are doing their thing at the moment.

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Sedges

June 3rd, 2020|Tags: |

At this quiet time of the year it is a good opportunity to sit and reflect on how you could make your garden more wildlife friendly. Number one in any wildlife garden would have to be water.  Second is vegetation where creatures can perch or hide, and this is where sedges are great, providing safe places for frogs and landing pads for dragonflies.  In this post Stephanie provides photos and a poster with more information about these wonderful plants.

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Nest Boxes

May 24th, 2020|Tags: |

In this post Michelle gives an overview of why nest boxes are important for our wildlife and shares links to plans to build your own for a variety of different species. We'd love to see your photos of young raised in nest boxes in your garden!

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All Urban Wildlife Gardens News

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.

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Program Partners

NICA

Program initiator

Noosa Council

Program funding

Noosa & District Landcare

Native plant nursery

Coolum Community Nursery

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