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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

Winter Wattles

May 16th, 2020|Tags: |

Acacias are pioneer plants that light up winter with their beautiful yellow hues. Their purpose is to grow quickly and provide shelter for slower growing species, making them the perfect choice to get your garden growing, especially if you are starting with a bare block.

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Local plants for structure

May 8th, 2020|Tags: |

Tough locals like the Banksia integrifolia, or Coast Banksia, is flowering prolifically at the moment. It attracts birds, butterflies and other insects and flying foxes, and provides an excellent structural framework in the garden.

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Attracting birds to your garden

April 25th, 2020|Tags: |

Watching birds feed, play and bath in your own garden is a very rewarding way to pass the time. So it’s not surprising that most Urban Wildlife Garden members want to see more, or a larger variety of bird species, use their garden. It’s the most common response when Michelle asks UWG members what wildlife they would like to see more of, and here she shares some ideas.

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The Soap Tree

April 21st, 2020|

Stephanie tells us why the Alphitonia excelsa, known as Red Ash and the Soap Tree, is a must have in an urban wildlife garden. The crushed leaves can be lathered to produce a bush soap that cleanses and disinfects skin - perfect with the shortage of disinfectants, just make your own!

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Weed of the Month – April

April 14th, 2020|Tags: |

The Weed of the Month for April is Alternanthera brasiliana, commonly known as Purple Joyweed or Purple Splash. Michelle explains why she believes it sits in the Red Zone - Remove.

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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

Native plant nursery

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