ith so much nature so handy across our region, it’s easy to believe that we know, use and understand it as well as we need to, so why spend a Thursday afternoon talking about it?Vaughan in the grass

acknowledges the value of communitybased interest groups as well as local expertise and research in the interest of local action.

If participants take away small ideas to apply to their backyards, as well as big ideas to apply to our Biosphere Reserve, our overall approach to biodiversity will have a clearer direction.

For more details, please contact friendsofMRBBG@gmail. com

Proudly supported by the Sunshine Coast Council. The Friends thank Forest Heart Nursery, Coral Street, Maleny for Spencer’s sponsorship, and acknowledge the First Nations owners, the Gubbi Gubbi and Jinibara people.

Hello, my name is Whimsy. I have just arrived at 4 Paws Animal Rescue from the pound! It's a little sad really because no one really knows much about who and where I am from? Exactly how old I am, we are unsure although I think I am approximately three years old.

However, I can tell you that I really, really, really would love to give you a big cuddle. I am very smoochy, friendly and would really like a family that wants to give me a caring, loving home.

I promise that I will be your friend all the time and I enjoy playing and chasing things around. I prefer a household with no small children, please.

All 4 Paws animals are vet checked, microchipped, wormed, flea treated and de-sexed. Can you give Whimsy that caring home? If so, please visit their website: 4pawsanimalrescue.org.au

Psychotria loniceroides - Cam Burton the cracks of the rocks.

Barung native Plant nursery lush lime green edible foliage and delicate sprays of white flowers.

Another wonderful rock plant for shade and dappled light is a delightful succulent herb, Peperomia blanda, which creeps through the cracks and even grows happily on the rock face. It has elegant round leaves and numerous dainty flower spikelets.

There is a variety of these beautiful local native species in the Barung Nursery at the moment. So if you are looking for the perfect species for your native gardening project, or would like some support and advice with your garden design, pop in and see the friendly team at the Barung Maleny Community Nursery.

Phone 5494 3151

Porters Lane Nursery opening times: Wednesday to Saturday 9am - 3pm

by JAMIE WALKER