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CDTLI Blog: Stories from the Dry Tropics

Insights, experiences, and perspectives from our volunteers and the Townsville community.

Step into the world of Coastal Dry Tropics Landcare Inc., where our blog thrives on the zest of Townsville’s community.

From past gems penned by volunteers, like trails to explore and native plant tales, to future posts shaped by local voices, this space grows with you.

Discover stories of restoration, nursery insights, and dry tropics stewardship, all rooted in the hands-on work of our members.

Occasionally, our staff and committee chime in with updates on CDTLI’s plans, progress, and housekeeping, but the heartbeat here is yours. Community-driven content that inspires and connects us to grow local, together.

  • Butterfly Gardening in Townsville

    Learn about the 3 levels of Butterfly gardening in Townsville, from what species to attract to what plants to plant!

  • Close-up of Native Crepe Ginger flower, symbolizing Queensland's threatened flora conservation efforts by the CDTLI Landcare Nursery.

    Your Garden is a Sanctuary—Responding to QSoE Report – 2024

    The Queensland State of the Environment Report (QSoE) confirms a crisis: 66 new flora species are now threatened. CDTLI shows you how to fight back in your own garden. Find…

  • Large, green, bean-like pods of the Black Bean tree hanging from branches against a blue sky.

    Lorikeet with Black Beans

    Discover the beauty & toxicity of Townsville’s Black Bean tree! A glimpse of local flora, a colorful lorikeet, and a warning about poisonous seeds.

  • Flowerpot blind snake.

    Flowerpot snakes

    Meet the Flowerpot Snake in Townsville! CDTLI’s 2019 nursery find reveals tiny, non-native snakes thriving in pots. Discover our wildlife.

  • Healthy native vegetation at the Turtle Bridge Landcare site, illustrating the success of matching plant species to soil type in Townsville.

    The Importance of Soil Type

    Choose native plants for Townsville’s soils with CDTLI’s guide! From rich floodplains to dry flats, soil type boosts biodiversity and growth.

  • Grants support our mission to grow Townsville’s green future.

    Funding grants 2024-25

    CDTLI’s 2024-25 grants from Townsville City Council and others power our landcare sites and mission to grow Townsville’s green future. Support us.

  • Close-up of vibrant yellow Hairpin Banksia flowers and green leaves.

    The importance of local provenance native plants

    Discover local provenance with CDTLI: native plants like Hairpin banksia adapt to Townsville’s conditions, preserving biodiversity against climate change. Learn why local matters.

  • CDTLI membership options to support our revegetation efforts in Townsville.

    Join or Renew Your Membership Online

    Join CDTLI’s mission with new memberships! Choose from Basic, Family, Frequent Planter, or Business Sponsorship to support Townsville’s landcare efforts.

  • A red bottlebrush flower with two honeybees collecting nectar.

    Bottlebrush or Paperbark? Callistemon or Melaleuca?

    Are those vibrant red flowers on a bottlebrush or a paperbark? Unravel the naming mystery of Callistemon and Melaleuca! Learn about the scientific merger and discover beautiful local native plants…