Are you interested in gardening?
Are you keen to attract native birds and other native wildlife to your garden?
Then why not become a Habitat Hero? This program is an exciting initiative to help Wyndham residents learn about using locally native (Australian) plants in their gardens and to create a small garden for wildlife.
No experience is necessary to join the project. You just need an interest in gardening and in helping to protect local plants and animals.
Our gardens provide an opportunity to support our unique plants and animals. Many local plants are great choices for landscaping and can be used in any style of garden. In addition, your garden can provide a stepping stone for native birds and animals to move safely across our highly urbanised landscape.
What’s involved?
Our Habitat Heroes project provides practical guidance in how to create a habitat garden.
By participating you will:
- Discover our incredibly rich and diverse local flora and fauna.
- Learn how to work with our soils to help improve gardening success.
- Learn how to plan and develop a small wildlife garden.
- Receive 40 free plants (tube stock) and advice on designing your mini habitat garden from landscape experts.
- Get to know local residents with similar interests.
- Receive expert advice from a landscape designer.
Important Dates
Habitat garden workshops & native garden visit
Today is an introduction to the program and everything you need to know to start your habitat garden. You will learn about our local flora and fauna, what makes a habitat garden, and garden design tips. You will also have the option of visiting a local native garden in the afternoon.
Date: 18 May, 2025
Time: 9:00am – 2:30pm
Where: Encore Events Centre, 80 Derrimut Rd, Hoppers Crossing
*NOTE: You must attend the morning workshop to be eligible to complete the program.
Garden Consults
You will receive a one-hour garden consult at your property with one of our experienced landscape consultants. They will help you refine your habitat garden design, advise on garden preparation, and create a plant list for your garden.
Consults will be booked individually at a time that suits you.
Date: 24 May – 8 June (various dates available)
Indigenous Nursery Visit
Take a tour of Newport Lakes Native Nursery to understand more about indigenous plant species. Collect your habitat heroes’ plant orders at the end of the tour.
Date: 21 June, 2025
Where: Newport Lakes Native Nursery, 2 Lakes Drive, Newport
Articles
Habitat Heroes Short Films
How to design your indigenous garden
How to maintain your indigenous garden
How to plant your indigenous garden
Craig’s waterfall garden
Paula’s habitat garden
Paula’s native naturestrip
Susie’s grassland garden