September 10th, 2023Some local biodiversity grant results come back

Results of two projects funded under the Hepburn Shire’s 2022 Biodiversity Grant program and completed in June are in.

Daylesford Primary School developed a biodiversity education program including the design and planting of a wildlife garden featuring local native plants.

“The area has been transformed from an empty space into a lush garden and continues to grow successfully,” a school spokesperson resports.

“As you can see, the students are super proud of the impact their work has had on biodiversity at our school! Their involvement with this project is something that they will take with them throughout their lives.”

Wattle Flat Pootilla Landcare used their grant to co-fund replacement of an ageing activities trailer. The organisers commented:

“Having all of our items in the trailer takes some of the pressure off the committee when planning, and on event days as everything is organised and in the one place.”

The next Community Biodiversity grant round will open early in 2024 and fund up to $5000 per group for biodiversity-related works.