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What to do with Cane Toads in your garden
"Cane toads (Rhinella marina) are Australia’s worst invasive species. They are toxic at every life stage, and prolific breeders, producing up to 35,000 eggs each time they reproduce. This breeding rate has been a challenge of controlling these pests…. until now. The Cane Toad Tadpole Trap and Lure system is a world first technology that breaks the breeding cycle of canes toads. Designed to target the vulnerable tadpole stage, now you can remove toads before they grow up to ca
Nov 26, 2025


Unique Native Plants of Sunshine Coast Available for Your Garden
Guests in the garden!
Nov 26, 2025


Growing Local: Why Choosing Native Plants Makes a Difference
At Coolum Community Native Nursery, we’re passionate about helping our community grow gardens that not only look beautiful — but belong . Every plant we grow, and sell is chosen for its local provenance , meaning it comes from the Sunshine Coast region and is perfectly adapted to our unique climate and soils. The power of local natives When you plant local natives, you’re doing more than just gardening — you’re helping to: Support local wildlife – providing food and shelter
Nov 18, 2025


CCNN Newsletter #15
Sowerbaea juncea - Vanilla Lily In this edition, "Where have all the Wildflowers gone?", Cane toads, upcoming workshops, and re-capping...
Oct 3, 2025


CCNN's Great Banksia BBQ - Sunshine Coast Wildflower Festival
Banksias on the BBQ!
Sep 26, 2025


PLANT FOR WILDLIFE
"Sharing our gardens with wildlife is important for the survival of many local plant and animal species, can reduce the time we might spend weeding and dealing with pests, and enhances our own well-being." - Barung Landcare, Gardens for Wildlife Factsheets
Aug 11, 2025


CCNN NEWSLETTER 13
In this edition: A fascinating science presentation about the always-shifting sand along our coastline – did you ever wonder where the...
Jun 27, 2025

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