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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 $50 and receive a garden visit, expert advice, plant list, sample plants, Urban Wildlife Gardens sign & more!

28/10/2026

𝗨𝗪𝗚 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: It’s been almost 12 months since I started using iNaturalist and to date have 113 observations and 98 species. I’d like to share a few helpful tips I’ve picked up along the way. First though, here’s a quick refresher on iNaturalist.

iNaturalist is a platform where nature enthusiasts, scientists and people from all walks of life work together to document biodiversity. By uploading observations of plants, animals and other organisms, users contribute to a global database that supports research, conservation and education. More than a tool, iNaturalist is a thriving community that fosters curiosity and a deeper connection with the natural world. Read more https://urbanwildlifegardens.org.au/2026/09/30/encourage-others-to-use-inaturalist/

26/10/2026

𝗨𝗪𝗚 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Recently I have noticed Coffee bushes spreading rapidly out of backyards into surrounding bushland. With the love Australian’s have for a cup of Coffee and the availability of seedlings to buy, it’s not surprising having your own Coffee tree has become popular.

It’s a great way to save money if you can harvest your own beans, grind and use them. However, the process is time consuming and fiddly and involves soaking and removing the soft outer layer. I presume most people that bought a tree hoping for their own blend have given up after realising what was involved. Read more https://urbanwildlifegardens.org.au/2026/09/30/spotlight-on-weeds-coffee-coffea-arabica/

24/10/2026

Great weather for ducks and 🐸. Can you see the spawn on the edge of the water and hear the native species?

24/10/2026

𝗨𝗪𝗚 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Sunday 30th August saw 14 ladies join Shaun Walsh for the Marcus Beach high dunes walk. The start of the day was very wet day and the weather only improved slightly towards the end.

But that didn’t kerb the enthusiasm of the group and we set off keen to hear about the history of the site and enjoy the wildflowers.

At the start of the walk, Shaun delivered the first of his three talks. The information was interesting and informative, and it was hard to believe the beautiful area we walked through could have all been a housing development. Read more https://urbanwildlifegardens.org.au/2026/09/28/marcus-beach-high-dunes-walk/

22/10/2026

𝗨𝗪𝗚 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Shaun Walsh recently led The Native Garden Design Workshop, held on Sunday, 20 September 2026 in collaboration with Coolum Native Nursery, was a great success. We sincerely thank the Coolum Native Nursery team for their professionalism and support in hosting this workshop.

An enthusiastic group attended both sessions which started by discussing the key factors that shape a successful native garden design. Aspect, topography, privacy and water management were discussed. Think about views and biodiversity, and of course, existing and planning future infrastructure, something to think about when designing your garden.

Read more https://urbanwildlifegardens.org.au/2026/09/28/the-native-garden-design-workshop/

21/10/2026

𝗨𝗪𝗚 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: I have no idea of how to go about creating a frog pond but am learning a lot as I give it a go.

There is something therapeutic about playing around in water or at least moving plants and pots around in large ceramic pots of water (I have set up four pots in fact, with one failure due to leakage).

It is all experimental and ever- changing as I continue with my project. My idea of a frog pond is possibly not everybody’s idea of a frog pond, however.

Lots of questions such as what were aquatic plants all about and did you leave them in the pot or take them out to float freely in the water and were we going to have a mosquito problem. How do we repel mosquitoes from laying their eggs and then how do you deal with the larvae? Should we get some goldfish 🐠 and where are the frogs 🐸…do they eat mossies? Read More https://urbanwildlifegardens.org.au/2026/09/28/water-feature-frog-pond/

19/10/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵: Platycerium superbum or staghorn fern prefers shade or part shade and can be found on the Kenilworth Fig Tree Walk, Heritage Park, Upper Yandina Creek and Noosa National Park. For more info, visit https://urbanwildlifegardens.org.au/news/

15/10/2026

𝗨𝗪𝗚 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Getting our Native Garden ready for the hotter drier weather. The weather forecast is for a hot and dry spring, and whilst having many days of light rain, our winter rainfall was well below average. Here are some tips to maintain your native garden and provide optimal habitat for wildlife. Tips you need to know for plants and wildlife. Read more https://urbanwildlifegardens.org.au/2026/09/28/getting-our-native-garden-ready-for-hotter-drier-weather/

14/10/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵: Hymenosporum flavum or native frangipani has yellow and white perfumed flowers to 3 cm and flowers September to November. You can find this native at the Cooroy Primary School, Upper Yandina Creek and Kin Kin Arboretum Heritage Park. It is a popular garden plant and is adaptable and easy to grow. For more news and gardening tips, visit https://urbanwildlifegardens.org.au/news/

13/10/2026

Join us for a practical Australian native plant pruning workshop at a property in Tinbeerwah on Saturday 17 October from 9-11am. Numbers are limited so you need to book https://events.humanitix.com/pruning-native-plants-workshop

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Tewantin, QLD

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+61754499650

Website

https://urbanwildlifegardens.org.au/

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