Castaways bushcare
Hi Chris, Sally, Kylie and the Marcus Beach crew, This is a test email to the Castaways Beach bushcare mailing list which has been incorporated into the MBBA website. Many thanks Continue Reading …
Category Archives: Marcus Beach foreshore
Native plant of the month Casuarina equisetifolia
Casuarina equisetifolia commonly known as “Horse-tail She-oak” Casuarina (cas-ewe-ah-REEN-ah) equisetifolia (ek-wee-set-ee-FOAL-ee-ah) takes its name from the foliage resembling horse’s tail. This graceful drooping tree grows 6-8 metres and “sings” in the Continue Reading …
Plant of the Month – Hakea florulenta
Hakea florulenta (pronounced HAKE-ee-ah flor-you-LENT-ah) is a low growing shrub 1-2m tall. It has clusters of creamy white, pleasantly perfumed flowers in spring, followed by a woody fruit to 25mm. Continue Reading …
Contract work at BA 47
Hi All, A quick note to let you know that Council contractors worked adjacent to where we are working at Beach Access 47 this Saturday. They worked primarily to the Continue Reading …
Weeding at BA 47
Hi All, We will meet at 7.00am at BA 47 this Saturday. Hope to see you there. Jude
Weeding this Thursday
Hi All,National Park weeding reminder: 7.00am at Marcus Section on Thursday March 5.Cheers,Jude
Plant of the Month – Macaranga tanarius
Macaranga (Macaranga tanarius) also known as Bullock’s Heart because of its has large heart shaped leaves to 25cm. This common, very fast-growing small tree can grow to 6m and approx. Continue Reading …
Weather and weeding
Hi All, If this morning is any indication of the weather for the coming days, we may have to take a “rain check” on Saturday’s weeding. Col and I will Continue Reading …
Weeding on Thursday and Saturday
Hi All, It’s the start of the Bushcare year and our first working bee for the Marcus Section of Noosa National Park will be at 7.00am on Thursday. The Marcus Continue Reading …
Plant of the month – Aotus lanigera
Thanks to all the volunteers who have given up their time this year to help the MBBA. Wishing you all a wonderful weed-free Christmas. 2020 is shaping up to be Continue Reading …