Habitat for Wildlife
Habitat for Wildlife helps local landholders create welcoming, wildlife-friendly gardens and properties for native animals.
Membership is open to residents in the Shire who love native wildlife and want to support birds, butterflies, moths, insects, frogs and lizards.
The program encourages simple changes to your backyard or garden that improve habitat and help native animals visit, move through or make their home in your garden. Creating a wildlife-friendly refuge can give native animals a better chance of survival.
Members receive practical tips on:
- managing pets to protect wildlife
- planning a wildlife-friendly garden
- choosing and planting native grasses, shrubs and trees
- installing bird baths and nest boxes
- adding features such as rocks, ponds and other shelter.
Every garden, large or small, can make a difference for wildlife.
How do I Join?
Membership is free and available to residents of Wingecarribee Shire.
Members receive:
- A colourful metal sign to install on their front gate or fence
- Resources including a printed copy of the Backyard Habitat Planting Guide
- A native plant gift voucher to the value of $30
- Access to workshops and events as they happen
To join Habitat for Wildlife, complete the member form:
Habitat for Wildlife Membership Form
How can I make my garden bird-friendly?
Greening Australia have published a brochure to help you make your garden more bird-friendly.
Planting for Birds(PDF, 2MB)
Take part in the Aussie Backyard Bird Count
Grab your binoculars and get out in the back garden or your favourite park or bushland reserve to observe and count the birds you see.
Visit citizen science opportunities for updates and reports on the Aussie Backyard Bird Count.
Backyard Habitat Planting Guide
Download the Backyard Habitat Planting Guide to read about simple ways to make your backyard garden more wildlife-friendly. A printed copy of the guide is posted to all members who join Habitat for Wildlife. Click the below image to view as an online flipbook or access download icon to download a copy.
What native plants can I plant to support native wildlife?
A native plant selector tool is being developed to help you find and choose a list of suitable native plant species for your garden. In the meantime, have a look at the lists provided here from Wariapendi Nursery using the location closest to your property. In addition, you could talk to a specialist in native plants or look at the patch of natural bush closest to your home for inspiration! Make sure your garden design and plantings do not increase the bush fire risk for your property.
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