Education, resources and events
Discover the three environmental education centres, environmental education programs for schools, the annual Wildflower Festival, a variety of fact sheets and articles and learn about the Coastal Discovery Van.
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- Maroochy regional bushland botanic garden
The Maroochy regional bushland botanic garden is located in Tanawha on the Sunshine Coast. The gardens showcase plants native to east coast subtropical Australia.
- Mary Cairncross scenic reserve
Mary Cairncross scenic reserve comprises 55 hectares of national estate listed subtropical rainforest overlooking the Glasshouse Mountains.
- Maroochy wetlands sanctuary
Biodiversity thrives here on the edge of the Maroochy River. The Maroochy wetlands sanctuary is a haven for birds, crabs, insects and small mammals such as the highly endangered and secretive water mouse (Xeromys myoides).
- Kids in Action program
Kids in Action is council's award-winning environmental program for school-aged children. It aims to grow a culture that values caring for the natural world.
- Sunshine Coast school education programs
We have a large variety of education programs and events available to schools and groups.
- Coastal discovery van
Book our mobile coastal discovery education centre to learn about the coastal processes that shape our beaches and how we work to protect our coastal lifestyle.
- Sunshine Coast Wildflower Festival
Explore and discover our local wildflowers on guided walks across the coast.
- Environment resources and publications
Read council's environment information sheets, publications and articles.