What to Plant in August
Find out what to plant this August to make sure you can grow an abundance of food in your own back yard.
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Why glass jars are your new best friend
Find out how to clean and sterilise and prepare glass jars without the hassle
Mandarin magic: 3-ingredient frozen yoghurt bark
Make the most of in-season mandarins with this easy freezer treat
How your garden will change in August
Many plants that come to life in Spring are budding early this year. Find out what that means for you as The Micro Gardener shares her monthly top tips.
Helping Queensland renters control their energy use
The EmPower Renters program is designed to support renters make informed choices about their energy use.
Renting? Know your power, cut costs, not comfort
EmPowering renters is a free program helping Queensland renters take control of their energy usage. Join their online workshop on the first Thursday of each month.
Plastic Repair 101: Fix don't toss
From cracked chairs to leaky pool toys, repairing plastic just makes sense.
Turn ingredients you have into meals you'll love
From wilted greens to saucy suggestions — Saveful is a free app that helps you create money-saving meals the family will love.
Join millions of people reducing their plastic waste.
Plastic Free July™ is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities.
Shorebird Festival
There are two free family-friendly shorebird festivals in September.
Magpie season is coming
Magpies will often stay in one area for up to 20 years and can identify individuals by their facial features. Learn how to live in harmony alongside your magpie neighbours.
Coconuts, laundry and a plastic free challenge
We get it. You’ve got the beeswax wraps, the stainless steel straws, and the reusable coffee cup. Check out these plastic-free swaps you may not have tried.
What to do in the garden this July
July is a great time to sow winter crops. Find out what, how and when with the Micro Gardener.
Queensland's single use plastic status
Queensland’s five-year roadmap, where are we on the journey and what's next
Meet the Mangroves
School holiday program. Get ready for a winter walk and workshop with marine botanist Lana Baskerville.
Doonan Planting Festival 2
A fun-filled morning of tree planting, wildlife, music, and community spirit!
Meet our 2025 Citizen of the Year
Claire Smith is the latest Sunshine Coast Biosphere Community Award's Citizen of the Year recipient. Find out why.
Breezy chill? Let's save the bill
This Winter, check out this guide to everyday savings that don't require much effort.
How to get rid of sticky weed
You know when you've got it, those pesky heads sticking to your clothes and pets. Find out how to get rid of this winter pest.
Connect-and-grow with your local Sunshine Coast Community Garden
Whether you are new to the Sunshine Coast or have been here all your life, Community gardens are a great way to meet people, share or learn gardening skills, grow your own food, compost, prepare and enjoy foods and more.
Plastic Free Sea Beach Clean Up
Join the Plastic Free Sea Beach Clean Up this Plastic Free July.
Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary Bird Walk
Come on a guided walk through a bird watchers' paradise at Maroochy Wetland Sanctuary.
Winter Bird Survey
Join the winter bird survey at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
Invasive Weeds Project Information Day
Free guided walk through the Invasive Weeds Project demonstration site
