An exciting, free program has been developed to help Warrnambool residents encourage wildlife into their garden.
Only a small portion of the indigenous vegetation that used to cover the Warrnambool area remains, generally in small isolated patches which makes it difficult for native wildlife to survive, thrive and move between patches.
Bringing the Wildlife to Your Back Door
The Bringing the Wildlife to Your Back Door Booklet is being provided to help you get started on your gardening for wildlife journey. The booklet is a great resource that provides information, considerations, tips and suggested plants to encourage wildlife to visit your garden.
Plant Selector Tool
If you're looking to include more Australian plants in your garden and need some tips on choosing the right plants, you've come to the right place.
The online plant selector tool allows you to make an informed plant choice based on the size of your garden, how much gardening you like to do and how much water a plant needs to thrive.
Gardens for Wildlife Newsletter
You can improve the habitat for wildlife in your garden by creating a wildlife friendly garden that provides shelter, food and water. Your garden can contribute to the survival of our local wildlife and provide a stepping stone for them to move through the area.
What makes a garden wildlife friendly?
A wildlife friendly garden includes some or all of the following:
- A mature tree, native to the area
- A mixture of plant layers such as trees, shrubs and groundcovers
- Dense shrubs for birds to shelter in
- Nectar plants for honeyeaters
- Cat-safe bird bath
- Warm sheltered area for lizards
- Butterfly hosting plants
- Frog friendly pond or bog
- Patch of natural mulch for beetles and worms
Gardens for Wildlife Program 2023-24 NOW OPEN
Following positive feedback from the Gardens for Wildlife pilot program of 2021-22, Gardens for Wildlife Warrnambool is launching the ongoing program.
Expressions of Interest are NOW OPEN for volunteers to participate by
- becoming a volunteer Garden Guide
or - registering for a free Garden Assessment
The volunteer Garden Guides will provide helpful, practical advice to assist participants to make their garden more wildlife friendly.
Garden participants wishing to receive a free garden visit will receive a site assessment, tailored for all stages of gardening experiences and garden development.
EOI – Become a Garden Guide
Register your interest in becoming a Gardens for Wildlife ‘Garden Guide’ using our Volunteer Expression of Interest form.
EOI – Garden Assessment
Register your interest to receive a free garden visit and assessment.