You may have noticed the Bass Coast Landcare Network River Garden taking shape in the paddock on the Bass Highway between the BCLN office and the Bass River.
The 1ha River Garden community site is a space for our community to gather, learn and grow healthy food using regenerative growing techniques. We demonstrate these by establishing growing spaces using various horticultural innovations, and anyone can participate in our educational activities for all ages to learn more about this. This space has been conceived as a co-creation with the local community and we would like to invite you to participate.
The 1ha River Garden community site is a space for our community to gather, learn and grow healthy food using regenerative growing techniques. We demonstrate these by establishing growing spaces using various horticultural innovations, and anyone can participate in our educational activities for all ages to learn more about this. This space has been conceived as a co-creation with the local community and we would like to invite you to participate.
To date we have planted a ‘water-wise’ orchard on a gentle slope in the north-west corner of the site, a series of swale beds on our slope, including a kitchen garden demonstration and espaliered heritage fruit trees, a nuttery to the southwest, and a berry trellis. We have installed a range of different raised garden beds and wicking beds for annual vegetables too.
There is space and the opportunity at the River Garden for much, much more.... Future plans include expanding our wetland system into a conservation zone incorporating bushfoods, establishing educational activity spaces for school groups and an all-weather education shelter to be used in our various activities and workshops. |
A new program of guided environmental activities for 3-5-year-olds at the River Garden. Coming soon - Autumn 2024 program running for eight sessions!
Please check back for details to be announced soon. |
We can't wait to involve you in a range of Volunteer Blitz sessions and Master Classes with guest horticulture and permaculture trainers, as well as our knowledgeable Landcare staff who are always on hand to welcome new volunteers and participants.
We also have local groups participate in weekly activities. If you, your group or organisation is interested in getting involved at the River Garden, please let us know by filling out the contact form below.
We also have local groups participate in weekly activities. If you, your group or organisation is interested in getting involved at the River Garden, please let us know by filling out the contact form below.
River Garden Blitz!! Community Volunteer Sessions
2024 programs to be announced soon.
If you would like to volunteer at the River Garden we would love to hear from you!
Please fill out your details in the form at the bottom of this page.
If you would like to volunteer at the River Garden we would love to hear from you!
Please fill out your details in the form at the bottom of this page.
River Garden Guiding Principles
Community Projects
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