Habitat Restoration: Planting for Biodiversity

We’re planting a ground layer! Not sure what that is? Come along and find out! (Hint: It’s great for our environment!)

We planted trees in 2022 at Millen Street, which you might have seen grow over the last few years if you drive along the Great Western Highway in Kingswood. Now, we want to add some diversity to the ground layer!

What’s the ground layer?

When we talk about the "ground layer", we're referring to the plants that prefer to grow along the ground rather than vertically towards the sun. They are generally plants that are less than 30cm tall.

Ground layer planting is important as it reduces weed growth, improves moisture retention in the soil, creates better soil structure, prevents erosion, and attracts wildlife — just to name a few things!

What can I expect?

• Tools, training, and guidance on how to plant. No experience is required!
• You can bring your own gloves, but we’ll provide these.
• Delicious refreshments, tea, and coffee.

What do I need to bring?

• Wear long pants and a long-sleeved shirt, sturdy closed-in shoes, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
• A bottle of water.

How do I get to Millen Street?

Access is strictly from Morley Avenue. We’re meeting at the eastern end of Morley Avenue in Kingswood.

Turn off the Great Western Highway into Morley Avenue and follow it around the bend and go to the very end. You won’t be able to miss our orange marquee!

Parking

Parking is available at the very eastern end of Morley Avenue.

Registrations

The event is open to everyone with and without Bushcare experience. Children must be supervised by an adult. Registrations essential as we have limited spots available.