Whitehorse News - January 2023

Do you live in Burwood, Burwood East or Vermont South? Get involved in Gardens for Wildlife!

Gardens for Wildlife is a free program designed to support local residents in creating an inviting and supportive habitat for local wildlife, within their gardens.

Whitehorse has been running this program since 2017. Our volunteer garden guides have helped many residents to create gardens that incorporate indigenous plants to attract birds, insects, lizards and more.

In 2022, we targeted residents living between the Blackburn Lake and Blackburn Creeklands with the hope that we could support Blue Wrens and other small birds to expand their range out of the sanctuary. Many households participated in the program and we are now eagerly waiting to see how the birds respond as the plants grow.

We are keen to get to work in more gardens situated along the Dandenong Creek Corridor. 

With the help of our guides, you could make your garden a haven for cute creatures such as small birds and sugar gliders.

“One of the great joys of living near our wonderful parklands is the birdlife,” said volunteer Rob Scholes.

“It’s easy to attract them to your garden by planting native shrubs, trees and flowers. We garden guides can help!”

If you live in that area and are interested in getting involved, organise a garden visit.