Whitehorse City Council invites your school community to partner with us to design and plant a wildlife friendly garden on school grounds to enhance biodiversity and maximise the health of our urban forest. The Whitehorse Environment Education and Gardens for Wildlife team will support you throughout the stages of garden design and planting.
Contact enviro.ed@whitehorse.vic.gov.au for more information
Expert Advice
A free Gardens for Wildlife visit at your school prior to getting your plants is recommended as the Gardens for Wildlife report will help you select suitable plants and identify the best sites for planting.
Student Led
Tree and Education Officers are available to deliver free incursions to lead students to design a garden and develop a plan to increase biodiversity at your school.
Practical Assistance
We can provide assistance in preparing suitable sites, sourcing, and selecting free plants and offer practical support on planting days.
Ongoing Support
Tree and Education Officers will be available to provide ongoing support and advice to ensure the long-term success of your planting project.
Free Plants for Schools Program
Whitehorse City Council provides funding for up to 100 indigenous plants per year for Primary & Secondary Schools, Early Learning Centres and Kindergartens in the Whitehorse municipality.
Plants are provided by our two Indigenous Community Nurseries - Bungalook and Greenlink. These nurseries are 100% volunteer-run and use local seed from Whitehorse and the surrounding areas.
To get your free plants you can get in touch with the nursery closest to your school, early learning centre or kindergarten.
| Bungalook Nursery | Greenlink Nursery |
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Contact details wcipp@yahoo.com.au Business opening hours 9am – 1pm Wednesday & Friday Address 107 Fulton Road, Blackburn South, Victoria, 3130 Website |
Contact details greenlinkboxhill@gmail.com Business opening hours 9am – 12pm Tuesday & Wednesday Address 41 Wimmera Street, Box Hill North, Victoria, 3129 Website |
Helpful information to bring along to the Nurseries
- Gardens for Wildlife report
- Details on where you would like to plant
- Photos of the planting locations
- Any restrictions or concerns to keep in mind when suggesting plant species