Petrie Creek BushCare News with Norm Morwood

The photo shows Lise and Cheryl removing weeds from among the smaller plants. A lot of the action we take when restoring to native bush is planting trees. These provide shade that discourages weeds and allows the native undergrowth to become established. However, we also plant many smaller plants in particular situations, an important part of the ecology.

We’ll be doing more of this on Saturday at Namba Creek. If you’d like to join us in creating and improving native animal habitat, the next opportunities are as follows.

• Namba Creek on Saturday 16 September 2023 starting at 7am. (meet in The Model Railway Park off Florence St Nambour)

• Gulung Gung on Wednesday 27 Sept 2023 starting at 7am. (Parking is available in the NE part of Aldi Carpark in Howard St Nambour and then walk down to the creek by following the rough track that skirts the north of the carpark. Alternatively walk across the new park from Quota Park off Matthew St)

To join in the activities at these events you’ll need to come in “long everything” bush protective clothing including boots/shoes and a hat. All tools required will be provided. Then at around 9am we’ll finish with a well-deserved cuppa.

For more info and to check starting time etc of events that may change with the weather, see the FB Page https://www.facebook.com/PetrieCreekCatchmentCareGroupInc/ and for additional info www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/bushcare or contact Norm Morwood 0409 63 9944 or email normmorwood@gmail.com