What began as a drizzly autumn morning, soon blossomed into a day full of potential and purpose. Volunteers joined forces with Naturelinks Staff at the old tip cell on Elizabeth Avenue, Capel Sound, for a meaningful revegetation effort.

The transformation of this former waste site into a thriving wildlife haven is well underway. Through the ongoing removal of invasive weed species and encouragement of indigenous flora, the area is steadily reclaiming its natural identity. Over 650 indigenous plants supplied by the Shire were lovingly planted throughout the morning.

As we worked, kites and kestrels soared and fluttered overhead, a promising sign that nature is beginning to reclaim and restore this once-forgotten place.

In another positive step, Angela Dunn, (Project Manager) replaced the traditional plastic-lined and corflute plant guards with more sustainable alternatives made from recycled cardboard and bamboo. This change not only reduces our reliance on single-use plastics but also helps prevent microplastics from entering the soil leaving a lighter, more environmentally conscious footprint.

As a heartfelt thank you, each participant was gifted a plant to take home, a small token of appreciation and a way to continue nurturing the enthusiasm of regeneration in their own environments beyond the day.