All Kids Junior Landcare is a youth-led group learning about local ecosystems through practical, long-term environmental activities.
Our activities include native plant propagation, citizen science and practical work supporting local grasslands, waterways and habitat projects.
Native Plant Propagation
We collect seed from the plants we grow, raise indigenous plants from seed and cuttings, care for tube stock and share plants with schools, families, community groups and local habitat projects.
We grow a range of indigenous plants, from species that are easier to propagate to plants that require more time and care.
Wild Geranium can provide a quicker reward, while Golden Billy Buttons can suit young people looking for more of a challenge. We also grow Geranium sp. 1, a critically endangered plant in Victoria.
Growing rare and locally indigenous plants gives young people the opportunity to develop practical skills while helping create habitat for insects, birds and other wildlife.
Learn more about the native plants we grow
Citizen Science and Waterwatch
We take part in citizen science activities that help us understand the condition of local waterways and habitats.
Our work includes observing water quality, recording environmental conditions, looking for waterbugs and other wildlife, and learning how changes in the surrounding catchment can affect a creek.
- Water quality monitoring
- Waterbug and macroinvertebrate surveys
- Wildlife and habitat observations
- Photographic monitoring
- Recording and sharing environmental observations
Practical Landcare and Habitat Work
We regularly take part in hands-on work with local environmental groups and landcare projects.
Activities may include:
- Collecting and cleaning native seed
- Raising plants from seed and cuttings
- Potting and caring for tube stock
- Planting indigenous grasses and wildflowers
- Selective weeding and learning to identify invasive plants
- Rubbish removal and creek clean-up activities
- Creating small habitat areas for insects and other wildlife
- Learning about grassland, waterway and habitat restoration
Local Environmental Advocacy
Learning about nature also means speaking up when important local places need greater care.
We are currently advocating for Stony Creek between Matthews Hill and Braybrook Grassland, where litter, poor water condition and inadequate maintenance affect the creek and surrounding environment.
Our petition asks Melbourne Water, Maribyrnong City Council and Brimbank City Council to work together to clean up the creek and improve its ongoing care.
Want to Help Nature?
There are many ways for young people and families to become involved in caring for local environments.
You can volunteer with local groups, join planting and monitoring activities, grow indigenous plants at home or help create habitat in a garden, school or community space.
Groups and organisations offering practical environmental activities may include Brunswick Communities for Nature, Merri Creek Management Committee, Friends of Maribyrnong Valley, Iramoo Grassland Centre and Nursery at Victoria University, Friends of Merri Creek and local Waterwatch programs.
For ideas for families and schools, see Junior Landcare's Creating a wildlife habitat: planting and Creating a beneficial garden: planting .
See our Contact page to get in touch.