• Let’s Go Bug Hunting

    Lane Cove Community Nursery 4 Lloyd Rees Drive, Pedestrian entrance to the Nursery is adjacent to the Council Depot via a short bush track (enter via the gate), Lane Cove West, NSW, Australia

    Join in the fun on this bug hunt.Time to check out the creatures that live in your neighbourhood! Dip net for aquatic creatures living in our creeks and sift through leaf litter to uncover a whole world of bugs which lie beneath.The dip-netting activity is part of the Water Bug Blitz, a national Citizen Science […]

  • Growing Native Plants for Beginners

    Lane Cove Community Nursery 4 Lloyd Rees Drive, Pedestrian entrance to the Nursery is adjacent to the Council Depot via a short bush track (enter via the gate), Lane Cove West, NSW, Australia

    Be introduced to useful propagation techniques for growing native plants.At this hands-on workshop, you will be introduced to useful propagation techniques for growing native plants, such as sowing seeds and striking cuttings.This workshop is for people aged 16 years and over.Bookings essential, spaces limited. Please cancel your booking if you can no longer attend.

  • Let’s Go Bug Hunting

    Lane Cove Community Nursery 4 Lloyd Rees Drive, Pedestrian entrance to the Nursery is adjacent to the Council Depot via a short bush track (enter via the gate), Lane Cove West, NSW, Australia

    Join in the fun on this bug hunt.Time to check out the creatures that live in your neighbourhood! Dip net for aquatic creatures living in our creeks and sift through leaf litter to uncover a whole world of bugs which lie beneath.The dip-netting activity is part of the Water Bug Blitz, a national Citizen Science […]

  • Let’s Go Bug Hunting

    Lane Cove Community Nursery 4 Lloyd Rees Drive, Pedestrian entrance to the Nursery is adjacent to the Council Depot via a short bush track (enter via the gate), Lane Cove West, NSW, Australia

    Join in the fun on this festive bug hunt!Join us on this festive season bug hunt and go looking for all sorts of bugs, in particular the shiny Christmas beetle! You will also explore the aquatic creatures living in the creeks - yule be amazed at the variety of invertebrates which can be found.Any Christmas […]

  • Growing Hardy Natives for your Garden

    Lane Cove Community Nursery 4 Lloyd Rees Drive, Pedestrian entrance to the Nursery is adjacent to the Council Depot via a short bush track (enter via the gate), Lane Cove West, NSW, Australia

    Get to know native plants perfect for coastal gardens and how to propagate them.Coastal plants are useful in any garden situation, being hardy natives that can handle tough conditions such as drying winds, drought, salty air, and often, poor soils.Discover native plants which thrive in tricky riverside and coastal areas and how to grow them […]

  • Let’s Go Bug Hunting

    Lane Cove Community Nursery 4 Lloyd Rees Drive, Pedestrian entrance to the Nursery is adjacent to the Council Depot via a short bush track (enter via the gate), Lane Cove West, NSW, Australia

    Join in the fun on this bug hunt.Let’s check out the creatures that live in the catchment of the Lane Cove River!Dip a net for aquatic creatures living in the creeks connecting to the river and sift through leaf litter to uncover a whole world of bugs which lie beneath.Join in the fun on this […]

  • Let’s Go Bug Hunting

    Lane Cove Community Nursery 4 Lloyd Rees Drive, Pedestrian entrance to the Nursery is adjacent to the Council Depot via a short bush track (enter via the gate), Lane Cove West, NSW, Australia

    Join in the fun on this bug hunt.Time to check out the creatures that live in your neighbourhood! Dip net for aquatic creatures living in our creeks and sift through leaf litter to uncover a whole world of bugs which lie beneath.The dip-netting activity is part of the Water Bug Blitz, a national Citizen Science […]

  • Community Nursery Open Day – celebrating 20 years!

    Lane Cove Community Nursery 4 Lloyd Rees Drive, Pedestrian entrance to the Nursery is adjacent to the Council Depot via a short bush track (enter via the gate), Lane Cove West, NSW, Australia

    Join us for a special celebration with fun activities and giveaways: Native bee musical show Live creatures and interactive fun in our Little Creature House Kids activities including bug hunts View native bees and a worm farm/compost demonstration Get expert gardening advice on native plants, weed ID and removal, growing edible plants and lots more! […]

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  • Let’s Go Bug Hunting

    Lane Cove Community Nursery 4 Lloyd Rees Drive, Pedestrian entrance to the Nursery is adjacent to the Council Depot via a short bush track (enter via the gate), Lane Cove West, NSW, Australia

    Join in the fun on this bug hunt.Time to check out the creatures that live in your neighbourhood! Dip net for aquatic creatures living in our creeks and sift through leaf litter to uncover a whole world of bugs which lie beneath.The dip-netting activity is part of the Water Bug Blitz, a national Citizen Science […]

  • Banksias: Growing Gondwana Gems

    Lane Cove Community Nursery 4 Lloyd Rees Drive, Pedestrian entrance to the Nursery is adjacent to the Council Depot via a short bush track (enter via the gate), Lane Cove West, NSW, Australia

    A practical workshop on growing Banksias.Discover your local Banksia species, some of our most loved flowers. Gain practical tips on propagating these attractive plants, which have their origins in the ancient supercontinent of Gondwana.This workshop is for people aged 16 years and over.Bookings essential, spaces limited. Please cancel your booking if you can no longer […]

  • Let’s Go Bug Hunting

    Lane Cove Community Nursery 4 Lloyd Rees Drive, Pedestrian entrance to the Nursery is adjacent to the Council Depot via a short bush track (enter via the gate), Lane Cove West, NSW, Australia

    Join in the fun on this bug hunt.Time to check out the creatures that live in your neighbourhood! Dip net for aquatic creatures living in our creeks and sift through leaf litter to uncover a whole world of bugs which lie beneath.The dip-netting activity is part of the Water Bug Blitz, a national Citizen Science […]

  • Let’s Go Bug Hunting

    Lane Cove Community Nursery 4 Lloyd Rees Drive, Pedestrian entrance to the Nursery is adjacent to the Council Depot via a short bush track (enter via the gate), Lane Cove West, NSW, Australia

    Join in the fun on this bug hunt.Time to check out the creatures that live in your neighbourhood! Dip net for aquatic creatures living in our creeks and sift through leaf litter to uncover a whole world of bugs which lie beneath.The dip-netting activity is part of the Water Bug Blitz, a national Citizen Science […]

  • World Environment Day: Growing Native Wildflowers

    Lane Cove Community Nursery 4 Lloyd Rees Drive, Pedestrian entrance to the Nursery is adjacent to the Council Depot via a short bush track (enter via the gate), Lane Cove West, NSW, Australia

    Learn how to grow native plants from cuttings, in keeping with the World Environment Day theme 'We are #GenerationRestoration'!In keeping with the World Environment Day theme We are #GenerationRestoration, learn how to grow native plants from cuttings. This useful propagation technique can be applied to many local wildflowers such as Grevillea and Correa as well […]

  • Grow Me Instead

    Lane Cove Community Nursery 4 Lloyd Rees Drive, Pedestrian entrance to the Nursery is adjacent to the Council Depot via a short bush track (enter via the gate), Lane Cove West, NSW, Australia

    A guide to common garden escapees, how to remove them and ideas for native plant alternatives.What’s growing in your garden? Take a closer look at common garden escapees during this interactive talk, with tips on how to remove them and ideas for native plant alternatives.You are welcome to bring in plant samples from your own […]

  • Hanging Baskets for Pollinators

    Lane Cove Community Nursery 4 Lloyd Rees Drive, Pedestrian entrance to the Nursery is adjacent to the Council Depot via a short bush track (enter via the gate), Lane Cove West, NSW, Australia

    Create a hanging basket using native plants that are perfect for pollinators.Hanging baskets are a great addition to any garden, balcony or courtyard and a charming way to attract native pollinators. At this hands-on workshop, you will create and take home your own hanging basket using native plants which thrive in pots and containers and […]