Learn how to create a wildlife-friendly garden at Cardinia Shire Council's free online workshops and kick start your new garden with a free $20 plant voucher.
Upon completion of a workshop, Cardinia Shire residents will receive a $20 voucher to Cardinia Environment Coalition Nursery at Deep Creek Reserve. The voucher is redeemable after the nursery opens to the public.
'Gardens for Wildlife' is a free program that shows residents how to create a garden that attracts wildlife and improves its habitat. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the program has been enhanced with free online workshops from February to March presented by Cardinia Shire Council and Sustainable Gardening Australia.
Cardinia Shire Council Mayor Councillor Brett Owen said adding wildlife-friendly elements to your garden will attract native animals and insects such as birds, bees, lizards, butterflies and other creatures.
"You can create a haven for wildlife in your own backyard and experience the joy of observing birds, butterflies and bees in your garden over many years to come.
"Our native birds, such as the Eastern Yellow Robin, Superb Fairy Wren, Australian King Parrots and Powerful Owls are such beautiful creatures and they play an important part in our ecosystem, so supporting them is one way you can help our environment while also giving your garden a makeover," Cr Owen said.
Free online Gardens for Wildlife workshops
Your garden for wildlife - garden design, preparation and maintenance
Wednesday 24 February, 7.30pm-8.30pm
Learn some native gardening basics and create a wildlife-friendly garden.
