The contrast between the larval stage of insects and their mature adult form is something that we seem to take for granted. Without knowing it, who in their right mind … Continue reading Antlions

The contrast between the larval stage of insects and their mature adult form is something that we seem to take for granted. Without knowing it, who in their right mind … Continue reading Antlions
I feel lucky to have the joy of living alongside wildlife, but it does bring some annoyances. I’ve had possums weeing through the light fitting, antechinus eating through packages on … Continue reading Living with Wildlife
In the shadowy depths of Australia’s forests and urban landscapes lurks a creature that strikes fear into the hearts of many – the notorious funnel-web spider. With its sleek, glossy … Continue reading Funnel-webs of SEQ
In 2016 we bought an acreage block of land which had been subjected to extensive earthworks, resulting in no topsoil, yet plenty of weeds. We had limited knowledge about regeneration … Continue reading From Bedrock to Frog Habitat
“The Find a Frog in February program runs annually in the Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Gympie and Fraser Coast council regions. It is delivered by the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee … Continue reading Find a Frog in February: Regenerative Agriculture Integrates Conservation
This nest box is a big deal. It was so heavy it had to be lifted out of the ute by two people. When it was placed on the ground … Continue reading High Rise Living for Cockatoos at Calvert
Time is something to value, though day-to-day priorities often dictate use of this resource. This was true for us, having lived on our property for over twenty years, we had … Continue reading Mowed to Meadows
Land for Wildlife members and cousins, Deb and Errol Stenzel, have had their eye on an unfamiliar-looking nightshade (Solanum species) growing on their adjacent properties at Coochin for years. Deb … Continue reading A New Species of Nightshade found on a Land for Wildlife Property
In 2013, we moved into our 40-acre property on the headwaters of the Mary River at Booroobin. At the time we had no experience in bush regeneration and no knowledge … Continue reading Using Avenza Maps to find a Path to the Creek
In July, the University of Queensland Ecological Society worked with Dr Gabrielle Lebbink to complete a Bioblitz-style biological survey of her and her sister’s Land for Wildlife property in the … Continue reading Student Bio-Blitzing in Gympie