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Local green thumbs gathered last week to celebrate the official opening of Sarina Landcare Catchment Management Association’s (SLCMA) expanded community nursery—an exciting milestone made possible through a $9,000 Community Grant from Community Bank Sarina Bendigo Bank.
The event marked the completion of Stage 1 of the expansion project, which aims to boost the nursery’s capacity to grow native plants, engage volunteers and support environmental rehabilitation projects across the Sarina region.
Attendees, including SLCMA members, volunteers, supporters, and funding partners, toured the nursery and surrounding gardens, reflected on the site’s development over the years, and recognised the many hands that helped bring the project to life.
“This expansion strengthens our ability to support local landholders, revegetation projects, and community greening initiatives,” said Saskia von Fahland, Coordinator of SLCMA.
“It’s also a reflection of what can be achieved through strong partnerships and grassroots support.”
“The SLCMA Community Nursery is a hub for learning, connecting and making a difference in our local environment,” Ms von Fahland said.
“We are excited to see how this expanded space will increase our production capacity, improve functionality and provide more opportunities for the community to get involved.”
The SLCMA Community Nursery plays a vital role in promoting native plant species and sustainable landcare practices. With its enhanced facilities, the nursery is better equipped than ever to continue its mission of supporting local biodiversity and land management through hands-on community action.
Celebrating growth—SLCMA members, volunteers, and partners gather to mark the completion of Stage 1 of the Sarina nursery expansion
L-R CBS Chair Karen May and CBS Deputy Chair Maree Franettovich admire SLCMA gallery
L-R Glen Kelly MP, Karen May, Susie Tomlinson, Mayor Greg Williamson, Saskia von Fahland, Chris Vrsaljko
L-R Glen Kelly MP, Maree Franettovich, Lachlan McBride (SLCMA Chair). Photos supplied
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