What is it?
We're looking to re-wild some suitable Council-owned public land with meadows of low growing native wildflowers and grasses.
Where?
On Council-owned land which is currently being mown and offers little recreational use - such as road verges, around bus stops and edges of reserves.
Why?
Flowers and grasses benefit the environment in many ways - increased biodiversity, habitat for fauna, and assisting
ecosystems in areas such as filtration, carbon capture and the flow of genetic material.
We also hope to create a self-sustaining native seed bank for wildflowers and grasses.
How will it work?
Each site will be run by volunteer groups from the community. Council will support the groups and assist with necessities such as preparation of the site, notifying nearby residents, provision of plants and fencing or protectors if required.
How can I get involved?
- If you have an area in mind that you’d like to transform, talk to some friends or neighbours to see if they’re interested in forming a group. Fill out the Expression of Interest Form below and we will be in touch. There are a number of criteria that your site will need to fulfil that we can discuss with you.
- Join our Monday Wildflower Gardening Group at Curl Curl Nursery on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. This is a group that maintains the garden beds at the Nursery and helps propagate the wildflowers and grasses for the future sites. Find out more and join the group