Home sweet home for wildlife

By Lachlan Ellis

There are unique and beautiful wildlife within Moorabool, and an upcoming free session will help the community design gardens that help our fauna continue to thrive.

Gardens for Wildlife partners with the community and local governments across the state, to build knowledge of wildlife and caring for the land – and the local chapter is running an information session at the Ballan Library.

From 10 am to 12 pm on Saturday 18 June, Moorabool Gardens for Wildlife will show participants how best to help local animals thrive, no matter what kind of backyard you have.

Elspeth Swan is a member of Moorabool Gardens for Wildlife, and said even small changes to a garden can provide huge benefits for wildlife.

“Every garden provides a space for wildlife. Whether it is a small garden, vegetable patch, courtyard, balcony, community or school garden, everyone can contribute to providing more habitat for urban wildlife. As more houses are built in our towns natural places for wildlife are reduced. Gardeners can make a big difference by choosing what to plant in their gardens and focussing on what benefits wildlife,” Ms Swan told the Moorabool News.

“Taking time to consider what wildlife such as birds, insects, frogs and lizards really need, ensures we can have our gardens and do our bit to support a thriving patch of nature.”

The talk will cover basic ingredients to include in a wildlife friendly garden, and provide simple tips to attract more birds and butterflies.

Some of the items to be covered include planting in layers, nectar and indigenous plants, birdbaths, frog ponds, nest boxes, wildlife safety, and places for lizards.

“Anyone with an interest in trying wildlife gardening is welcome. Participants will learn they don’t need to do a complete garden makeover but may make a difference on a small scale, with something simple like a birdbath and some containers of native grass, a correa, and daisies,” Ms Swan said.

To register for the session, call Moorabool Libraries on 5366 7100 #5, or find the event at www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/residents/community/library-services.

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in the 7 June 2022 edition
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