Greening Your Street: How to Create a Nature Strip Garden

Join us during Ballarat Biodiversity Week for a fun and informative workshop where you’ll learn how to turn your nature strip into a beautiful garden that supports local biodiversity and brightens your street.  

The workshop will enable you to: 

• Understand the City of Ballarat Nature Strip Garden Guidelines and permit requirements 

• Create your planting plan and plant list 

• Find plant suppliers and create a budget 

• Learn about soil remediation and weed control, and ongoing care 

Whether you’re a green thumb or just getting started, this workshop will give you the tools and confidence to makeover your nature strip with plants that belong and thrive locally. 

What should I bring? 

• Please bring along a photo and the width and length measurements of your nature strip. 

• All writing and drawing materials will be supplied but you are welcome to bring your own drawing materials if you wish.