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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
Noosa EV and electrify everything expo
Showcasing the latest in electric vehicles and e-bikes, e-scooters and more
Make your own butter and buttermilk at home
In a few minutes, and minimal effort, you can turn a $4 bottle of cream into 250g of butter and 250ml buttermilk!
June gardening tips
June might be chilly, but it's a great time to get your hands dirty and prep your garden for a productive season. Whether you're sowing seeds or planting seedlings, there's plenty you can grow right now.
Learn to make natural skincare products from scratch
Hands-on workshops at council libraries.
Designing and Building with Sustainability in Mind
Sunshine Coast Environment Council Green Drinks event
Sustainable Home Design
Free Online Course
NatureWatch Sunshine Coast
Register to take part in ongoing citizen science projects
Sustainable business spotlight - Lucent Globe
Gold Coast twins are taking the cleaning market by storm
Looking into loos
Check out our off-grid toilet guide
How to access fresh herbs year round
Find out step-by-step how to harvest and preserve your herbs before winter arrives.
Preparing your home and garden for winter
Find out what you need to do to prepare your home and garden for the colder months.
10 things every homeowner must know
If you're wanting to tackle more of the jobs around the house by yourself rather than calling in the trades, there are a number of ways to source that all essential 'how to' info.
May Seasonal Gardening Tips
Find out what you can do in the garden this month
