Gardening is good for people of all ages. When we plant indigenous or locally-evolved species of seedlings then its also really good for native wildlife.

Come along to this Hume City Council supported planting at Bridgewater Lake Retirement Estate to help create a wildlife habitat garden, around an ancient River Red Gum. There is a variety of seedlings to plant, including shrubs, wildflowers, grasses and groundcovers. The good news - the holes will be dug for you!

What's provided

• Gloves.
• Sunscreen.
• All the planting tools and materials.
• Drinking water, tea and coffee.
• Afternoon tea will be provided.
• Hard copies of the Birds of Hume and Fauna of Hume will be available at the event, or find digital versions at Discover Nature in Hume.

What to bring

• Wear weather-appropriate clothing and bring a rain/wind-proof jacket.
• Wear safe, fully-enclosed walking shoes.
• Bring your own reusable drink bottle.

Contact for more information

Melissa Doherty
Urban Biodiversity Officer, Hume City Council

melissado@hume.vic.gov.au
(03) 9205 2200, 0409 702 086

Greening 2024

Come along to Council's community planting events with family and friends.

• Help revegetate our shared open green spaces.
• The events focus on local biodiversity issues.
• There will be other fun stuff happening and food.
• It's free and all materials/equipment are provided!

These events are family-friendly and child-safe, however children will need to be under the direct supervision of their parents or guardians.

Bookings for Greening events are required. Click on the event title to register.

Conserving Our Rural Environment Community Planting

Saturday 25 May, 10am to 1pm, Wildwood

Urban Forest Community Planting for Refugee Week

Saturday 15 June, 11am to 2pm, Meadow Heights

Bridgewater Lake Wildlife Habitat Garden

Tuesday 18 June, 1.30pm to 3.30pm, Roxburgh Park

NAIDOC Week Bushtucker Garden Planting

Saturday 6 July, 10am to 1pm, Craigieburn

Greenvale School Holidays Planting

Monday 8 July, 10am to 1pm, Greenvale

National Tree Day

Sunday 28 July, 10am to 1.30pm, Sunbury