Planting season is here!

Planting season is here!

And we need your help. We have almost 6,000 seedlings to plant this winter and we’re not sure we can do it all by ourselves. If you’d like to help us plant our babies we’d welcome you with open arms (with a trowel in each hand, of course)....
Planting season is here!

Banksias – beautiful and functional

            Banksia menziesii is flowering at the moment and it is the most common Banksia species in our bushland. The flowers are large and attractive to birds and insects alike. The flowers of Banksia menziesii come in a variety of...
Planting season is here!

Spiders deserve a closer look.

Spiders are a varied group of arthropods. They range in size from being barely visible to as big as your hand. Some are smooth and some are hairy. And they can come in a wonderful array of colours. Our most colourful spider would have to be the Christmas spider,...
Planting season is here!

Damsels and dragons

No, it’s not a fairy tale of a brave knight fighting off the fire-breathing dragon to save the damsel in distress. Rather, it is a true story about damselflies and dragonflies. Damselflies and dragonflies are closely related, but quite easy to tell apart....
Planting season is here!

Whole lot of holes

Ever wondered what animal made the holes in the ground that seem to be everywhere at this time of year? It can be difficult to work out, but a bit of detective work and a lot of patience can pay off. Quite often, if you stand back, stay quiet and watch, the owner of...