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Welcome Adrian Gallagher
We would like to warmly welcome Adrian to our UWG subcommittee. Some of you will remember Adrian from his presentation at the UWG 2025 ‘Feeding Wild Birds’ workshop. Adrian brings a wealth of knowledge, enthusiasm and passion for the local environment to our program.
Coastal Carpet Python
The coastal carpet python (Morelia spilota mcdowelli) is one of Australia’s largest and most recognisable non-venomous snakes. Reaching average lengths of 2–3 metres, with exceptional individuals exceeding 3.5 metres, this impressive reptile occurs throughout coastal and sub-coastal regions of eastern Australia, from south-east Queensland to eastern New South Wales. Its distinctive olive, brown and black patterning, overlaid with cream or golden markings, provides excellent camouflage amongst leaf litter, tree bark and rocky outcrops.
Urban Wildlife Gardens July Workshop – Highlights
Last year UWG partnered with Noosa Council, as part of their Urban Greening Program, to install two demonstration Verge Gardens. Our recent July workshop provided information about constructing a verge garden and showcased the progress of the two demonstration gardens.
July Workshop – “How to Verge” – Workshop and Verge Garden Visits
The verge is the area between your front property boundary and the kerb. In Noosa Shire you are allowed to landscape your verge if you follow Council guidelines that balance utility, access and greenery. Verge planting is great for biodiversity and urban greening.
Geckoes Wildlife Encounters
Martin, from Geckoes Wildlife, has spent many years working as a park ranger and a wildlife curator and was keen to share his wildlife experiences with the attendees at this month’s workshop.
Beyond Noisy Miners: Native Plants for Diverse Birdlife
Noisy Miners are highly social birds that thrive in urban gardens. While they are native, their aggressive territorial behaviour can exclude other bird species, reducing biodiversity.
Native Wildlife Hedges
Many urban gardeners in Noosa desire hedges, often in narrow garden beds, to provide screening and soften surrounding fences.
Twelve Native Shrubs well suited to Urban Gardens in Hinterland areas of Noosa
Last month we 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.
UWG Wildlife Encounter Workshop
Martin from Geckoes Wildlife, 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.
Frog Habitat Workshop Highlights
Our 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
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