Protecting the Natural Environment of Townsville
WELCOME
Coastal Dry Tropics Landcare Inc. (CDTLI) is an urban Landcare group that has been operting in Towsnville for over 20 years.
Our organisaton is dedicated ot the conservation and restoration of native vegetation around the Townsville Region, actively managing revegetation sites across coastal dunes, creeks, and wetland areas. We also operate a native plant nursery which is run by volunteers and is open to the public twp days a week.
Bush Garden Nursery – Rowes Bay
We specialise in local provenance native plants for home gardens and revegetation projects. Our nursery is open to the public Fridays and Saturdays 8 am – 2 pm.
All our seeds are collected, processed, germinated and potted up in-house by our amazing volunteers. If you are wanting to learn more about our native plants please visit our Nursery, we also have a variety of volunteering opportunities available to suit everyone.
Our Stocklists are updated weekly and available on the Nursery Page together with our full Planting Guide which is the perfect tool for helping you choose the right plant for your garden.
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
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.
Community Landcare Sites
