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Urban Wildlife Gardens

A program for suburban gardeners who wish to create wonderful gardens for our local wildlife in Noosa.

Join the program for a one-off fee of $30 and receive a garden visit, expert advice, plant list, sample plants, Urban Wildlife Gardens sign & more!

20/06/2026

Don't forget to book for the UWG Wildlife Encounter Workshop scheduled for next Saturday 27 June!https://events.humanitix.com/uwg-wildlife-encounter-workshop. Limited to 35 participants. Book now via https://events.humanitix.com/uwg-wildlife-encounter-workshop or via the website https://urbanwildlifegardens.org.au/2026/05/26/uwg-wildlife-encounter-workshop/

19/06/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲: Symplocos stawelli or White Hazelwood can be seen this month in bushland and beside the Noosa Cooroy Road. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to the rainforests. For more information on this species, visit www.noosanativeplants.com.au

17/06/2026

Butcher birds are our beloved native Australian songbirds belonging to the Artamidae family which includes Woodswallows and Currawongs. There are three main species of butcher bird found in Australia which are the Grey Butcherbird (Cracticus torquatus), the Pied Butcherbird (Cracticus nigrogularis), and the Black Butcherbird (Melloria quoyi). In Southeast Queensland the most observed species are the Grey and Pied Butcherbird. Read the full article here via the website https://urbanwildlifegardens.org.au/2026/05/26/butcher-birds/

15/06/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲: Melaleuca quinquenervia, commonly known as the broad-leaved paperbark or paper bark tea tree is a small- to medium-sized tree of the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Has been primarily used for its medicinal essential oil (Niaouli), as an ornamental shade tree, and in traditional Indigenous practices. For more info, news and workshops visit https://urbanwildlifegardens.org.au/news/

12/06/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲: Banksia Integrifolia has large lemon yellow flowers produced from autumn through winter to spring, they are nectar rich and attract wildlife, and are followed by the iconic fruit. For more information on native plants, visit https://urbanwildlifegardens.org.au/news/

10/06/2026

Last month UWG published an article on native shrubs suited to smaller urban gardens in coastal Noosa. This month we focus on hinterland areas of Noosa and shrubs that are suited to smaller gardens, will improve biodiversity and attract wildlife. These recommended plants are naturally found in the clay soils of Noosa’s hinterland suburbs from Tewantin, Cooroy, Pomona, Cooran and Kin Kin and can provide an attractive and sustainable garden. Seek advice from your local native plant nursery about many more species suited to Noosa hinterland areas. Read more https://urbanwildlifegardens.org.au/2026/05/29/twelve-native-shrubs-well-suited-to-urban-gardens-in-hinterland-areas-of-noosa/

09/06/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲: For a splash of winter colour in your garden, this single or multi-stemmed native Banksia spinulosa or golden candlesticks attracts birds and butterflies. It provides shelter and is hardy enough to prune. Grow to 3 metres. For more info on native plants and wildlife, visit https://urbanwildlifegardens.org.au/news/

08/06/2026

Our UWG workshop this month was a productive morning as Sean Morrow, from One Earth Landscaping, coordinated the construction of a frog habitat pond at Noosa Women’s Shed with willing helpers from the Women’s Shed and UWG. Our Program Coordinator, Michelle, and the Women’s Shed members had already completed the preparation for the pond by digging the hole and assembling all the materials needed. The site of the pond had been chosen carefully as it was surrounded by existing trees and received some sun and some shade during the day. For more on the workshop plus more photos from commencement to the end of construction, visit https://urbanwildlifegardens.org.au/2026/05/26/frog-habitat-workshop-highlights/

05/06/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲: Allocasuarina littoralis or Black Sheoak or Coastal Sheoak. A tough and fast growing medium sized tree, suitable for both coastal and inland areas. It has fine soft needles which make a lovely sighing noise in winds. Allocasuarina littoralis mainly grows on sand in woodland in near-coastal areas and on nearby tablelands, sometimes in heavy clay or among rocks.

04/06/2026

The next UWG workshop is a "Wildlife Encounter" with Martin from Geckoes Wildlife, who is keen to share his wildlife experience throughout the community, with the aim of supporting conservation and creating a better understanding between people and wildlife. He will be presenting the UWG Wildlife Encounter Workshop in June. Come along and get up close to our amazing local wildlife and a few not so common special guests and learn how to make your gardens wildlife friendly. Book via the website https://urbanwildlifegardens.org.au/2026/05/26/uwg-wildlife-encounter-workshop/

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Tewantin, QLD

Telephone

+61754499650

Website

https://urbanwildlifegardens.org.au/

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