Fraser Coast Community Nursery
What do we do?
The nursery propagates and supplies local native plants for;
- Revegetation projects on Council land;
- Community Environment Program groups;
- Non-profit community groups for conversation and environmental education projects.
Plant Donation Program
Eligible groups and individuals are invited to apply for a donation of plants for their environmental project. Please refer to the application form and guidelines below.
Whether you enjoy pottering about in the garden, sharing knowledge and stories, meeting interesting individuals from all different walks of life, or simply love the tranquillity that comes from being in a beautiful environment, all are welcome at the Fraser Coast Community Nursery.
History
The Fraser Coast Community Nursery was initially set up when former Hervey Bay City Council began its Community Environment Program (CEP) in early 2006. The Nursery was established to supply native plants for CEP and other Council revegetation projects at the time, including “Land for Wildlife”.
Experienced nursery manager and plant enthusiast, John Eggleston trained and supervised a small group of volunteers in the many aspects of plant propagation and care. He remained as a volunteer Nursery Team Leader until 2011. His dedication and major contribution cannot be understated, and the group would not have been able to establish itself and progress without him.
The first plants to be propagated were Vitex trifolia (Coastal vitex), Casuarina equisetifolia (Horsetail she-oak) and Hibiscus tiliaceus (Cottonwood) for use along the foreshore.
The Nursery now propagates of over 300 different local plant species which are used by Council and community groups for revegetation and park projects throughout the Fraser Coast region.
Volunteers
Volunteers are extremely important in the nursery, helping with the propagation and maintenance of the plants. There are regular opportunities to learn new skills, from caring for a garden, to identifying native fauna - birds, butterflies, and garden insects - to learning about bush tucker and medicines, all in a friendly and welcoming environment.
- Tuesday - Wednesday 9am to 12pm
- Thursday - 8am to 12pm
If you would like to volunteer please complete a volunteer application form (PDF) and submit to Council via email enquiry@frasercoast.qld.gov.au or post to Fraser Coast Regional Council, PO Box 1943, Hervey QLD, 4655.
Where is it?
The Fraser Coast Community Nursery is located at the Northern end of Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens, behind the Community Centre on Elizabeth Street, Urangan.
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ACCESS to Nursery - PARKING is available on Elizabeth Street or the Community Centre carpark. Follow the pathway between the Community Centre and the Stillwater units to reach the nursery.
Contact us
For more information please contact us on 1300 79 49 29 or enquiry@frasercoast.qld.gov.au