The Environmental Club at Noosa District State High School DSHS is embarking on a collaborative project with local organisations to protect the diverse wildlife in Noosa and surrounding areas.
In doing so, NDSHS Environmental Club is initiating the Hollow Homes Competition, which aims to challenge the way alternative housing solutions are promoted for local species under threat, such as the Central Greater Glider.
“Hollows generally take more than 100 years to form in their main sources in eucalyptus or gum trees, which are currently declining. While, helping to sustain populations of local species, we are offering an inclusive, fun, and unique community experience that individuals and families of all ages can share together,“ a spokeswoman said.
Community members can build their own form of a habitat box, being a possum box, bird house or insect habitat.
Their creations will then be judged based on their knowledge of reusable materials, practicality, and creative flair, and some will be auctioned off to raise money for an environmental project.
The nesting boxes will be displayed at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre from 2-11 September.
For more information, email shurs18@eq.edu.au
