Protecting the Natural Environment of Townsville
Welcome
Coastal Dry Tropics Landcare Inc.
We are an urban Landcare group that has been operating in Townsville for over 20 years. We are a community group dedicated to conservation and restoration of native vegetation around the Townsville region. Our revegetation sites include riparian areas, coastal dunes, and wetlands areas.
Volunteer
With CDTLI you can “do your bit for the environment” and help to restore precious natural bushland around Townsville. You can also make new friends, develop your skills, get fit, and learn more .
Donate
CDTLI is a not-for-profit organisation and your donation will contribute directly to local revegetation around Townsville. Use our secure Square system (green button) to donate online. You can also donate in person at the nursery, or contact us for other ways to donate.
Bush Garden Nursery – Rowes Bay
We specialise in local provenance native plants for revegetation projects and home gardens. Our nursery is open Fridays and Saturdays 8 am – 2 pm. For larger orders, commercial customers are invited to call for an appointment.
All our seeds are collected, processed, germinated and potted up in-house by our amazing volunteers.
We have a variety of volunteering opportunities for all walks of life. Contact our nursery supervisor on nursery@cdtli.org.au if you are interested in finding out more.
FIND US
We are located at 56 Cape Pallarenda Road, Rowes Bay, under the wind turbine.
Accessible Parking is also available. How to Get Here
Plant Catalogue
Our seeds are all collected by our dedicated volunteers within 50 km of Townsville. By planting local provenance species, you are selecting species that have adapted to our unique dry tropics climate, giving your plants you buy the best chance of thriving in the Townsville climate. Our stock list is updated weekly. Click the link to see what we have in stock. All tube stock are only $3.50 each with all proceeds going back into maintaining our Landcare revegetation sites.
Planting Guide
We have created the perfect tool for choosing the right plant for your garden. Whether you are looking for a plant to attract butterflies and birds or need a plant that can handle waterlogged soil, we have the Guide for you. We have created a guide that allows you to search over 24 specific criteria grouped by plant types (Tall trees, shrubs etc). This guide will help you find the perfect plant for your garden or revegetation project
Community Landcare Sites
