Indigenous vegetation is valued, understood and the preferred choice for public and private landscapes
People are actively engaged with nature, observing, growing and caring for indigenous plants animals, both in Westgate Park and beyond
People are connected with the histories of Westgate Park and traditional ownership is acknowledged and celebrated
Our organisation is respected for its success in protecting and advancing local biodiversity
Our mission
To protect and enhance the natural environment of the Sandbelt Region of Melbourne using indigenous plant species of local provenance
To care for the indigenous plants and fauna within Westgate Park
To grow and supply indigenous plants of local provenance
To welcome and connect the local community to Westgate Park and Bili Nursery
To inspire our members and the community about:
the importance of urban biodiversity and healthy environments
the value of time spent in nature, either actively participating in landcare and nursery activities or observing and enjoying nature
To influence the planting choices of our neighbouring land managers and to share our expertise more broadly, with the community and with designers and managers of open spaces
To evaluate our work and be curious and inspired in our approach to improving our practices
To support others who are working to increase biodiversity in the community
To recognise the traditional ownership of the land and to reconcile the history of disconnection through our work
