Put simply (and straight from the dictionary) indigenous trees occurs naturally in a given geographical area. And just for clarity, endemic trees are those indigenous plants that are limited to a very small geographical area, such as on an island or mountain range. Indigenous plants have adapted to the local conditions over thousands of years. This […]
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Six ways trees help our rivers.
Trees and waterways are both critical for ecosystems, and we are always delighted when we hear of a planting project that involves planting along a creek or river. Trees and waterways work to benefit each other in so many ways. A symbiotic relationship worth celebrating. If trees are the lungs of the earth, it […]
The couple behind Angus & Celeste.
If you enjoy wandering round quirky, chic homewares shops you’re probably familiar with Angus & Celeste. For those that haven’t wandered in quite the right direction, Angus & Celeste is a Victorian ceramics studio that has become known for its distinctive modern Australian aesthetic. Delicate gum leaves, sprays of native flowers; the shapes, colours and […]
Why we love landcare!
The first week in August is National Landcare Week and we thought we’d tell you a little about this wonderful organisation that is working so hard to protect and restore our beautiful country. With 6,000 groups and over 100,000 members, Landcare has a shared vision to protect, enhance and restore the natural environment in their […]
Nature’s time capsules.
Australia is home to a stunning array of seeds. Just a short walk in the Australian outdoors and you will come across a variety of seeds to observe. Our continent stretches across several climate zones from the northern tropics to the southern cool temperates. Add to this a varied landscape and isolation from the rest […]
Winter. A Season for Radical Rest.
I’ve recently come across this term Radical Rest and the concept of taking intentional rests during your day. I love the concept so much, that I thought I would go looking for more information. And with winter here, the timing of this article is perfect. After all, winter is when many animals hibernate (including many Australian […]
Tree Planting Season.
People often ask why we don’t plant all year round and why our tree planting season has such a narrow window. It all has to do with best conditions for the new trees. In the southern states of Australia, the cooler/wetter months are the best times to plant trees, with the season extending […]
The Year of the Tawnys.
We have a slight obsession here with a bird that doesn’t get a lot of attention, but is nevertheless an iconic Australian bird that oozes personality. This year, we are focusing on planting habitat trees for these beautiful creatures. So, we wanted to tell you a little more about them, so you will not only […]
Spotlight on Koala Clancy Foundation.
We love our community groups who are working towards restoring their native reserves, roadsides, creeks, riverbanks, hills, valleys, swamplands and flatlands. This year, with your support, we will distribute close to 50,000 trees (including shrubs, grasses and groundcovers) to almost 100 individual groups across all states of Australia. And so, we thought it was […]
Eco-friendly Fundraising Ideas.
Choosing an eco-friendly fundraiser is a great way to teach students about our native environment and show how a child, a classroom or indeed a school can make a difference. Eco-friendly fundraisers have numerous benefits, including minimising waste, reducing carbon footprint, and promoting responsible resource usage. They also attract environmentally conscious donors, sponsors, […]