Nature in schools and kindergartens
Schools play a vital role in improving local green spaces and biodiversity.
Take part in the Monash Gardens for Wildlife program to create native habitat gardens and help support our incredible local wildlife.
Council can offer schools and preschools:
- Free locally native plant seedlings
- Biodiversity posters, sticker booklets and gardening booklets
- Supporting visits (depending on availability).
To take part in the program, contact gardensforwildlife@monash.vic.gov.au
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More environmental events and programs
Get students involved in nature by taking part in these school-friendly events and programs.
If you are interested or planning to get involved in any of these initiatives, contact us at sustainability@monash.vic.gov.au to see if we can support your event.
National Tree Day
Join Australia’s largest tree planting and nature care event at a local community event or at your school.
Find out how you can get involved as a school in National Tree Day.
For more information, see treeday.planetark.org
Sustainable Monash newsletter
Sign up to our Sustainability newsletter to find out about news and events happening in your local school area.
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Plants and nature strips
Learn more about native gardening and planting up nature strips at your school with these resources and projects.
Monash native plants
Learn about plant species that are native to the Monash area. You’ll find links for more information including growing conditions and sourcing suggestions.
Nature Strip Planting Project
Beautify your school’s nature strip! Receive a planting permit to claim free seedlings and a gardening supply voucher as part of our Nature Strip Planting Project.
Sustainable gardens
Learn more about sustainable gardens and how to create one by growing your own vegetables, planting native species or composting your food scraps.
Bush Kinders
Bush Kinders are a great way to create or explore natural spaces, giving children the opportunity and freedom to learn through outdoor play.
Childrens’ wellbeing as well as understanding of sustainability can be deepened through connections to natural and healthy environments.
See the Victorian Bush Kinder page to find out more about the program, education and grants available.
Parks Victoria provides a handbook and more information on how to start and register a Bush Kindergarten.