Adopt-a-Plant Program (purchase a plant as a donation and help us create a legacy for everyone to enjoy)

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Enquiries: Amanda Argent  0409 513 337 / secretary@earthcare.org.au

Adopt a Plant Programme - purchase a plant as a donation and help us create a legacy for everyone to enjoy

When you visit Hawkesbury EarthCare Centre, it's easy to see why Hawkesbury EarthCare Centre won the Community Gardens Australia Biodiversity Award and why we are passionate about promoting eco-literacy within our communities.

As you wander the site, you will notice the installation of a native pollinator garden amongst existing trees thanks to the Wheen Bee Foundation $500 grant (adjacent to Science Road).

The installation of an indigenous edible food forest thanks to the Sydney Edible Garden Trail $500 grant. This installation has incorporated native, indigenous and endemic plants, specific plants to accommodate migratory and endangered species. Plants provide food for fauna, habitat and act as a wildlife corridor, promoting biodiversity and self-sustaining ecosystems (two sections at the entry point of Science Road - previously tyre mounds). 

In our community garden section on the eastern boundary, there are many garden plots with a myriad of plants providing food and relaxation among members and visitors. 

We want to up the ante, by planting many fruit trees, indigenous edible plants and native pollinator plants .. for everyone to enJOY. 

Imagine, wandering the site, being able to pick a piece of fruit or some other tasty plant, delight in the beauty of the native pollinator garden and indigenous edible food forest. Sound enticing ..

We are inviting everyone in the community to consider contributing to our Adopt-a-Plant programme. Be part of a movement that nurtures our planet, supports biodiversity, and leaves a lasting legacy for future generations. 

The Adopt-a-Plant Programme at Hawkesbury Earthcare Centre is your opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable and vibrant environment for everyone to enJOY for years to come.

If you are donating a plant, we would like to invite you to come to Hawkesbury EarthCare Centre occasionally to care for your plant and immerse your senses amongst the gardens and fruit trees.

Donated plants can be for the Native Pollinator Garden, the Indigenous Edible Food Forest, a Fruit Tree or other plant of your choice.

Adopt-a-Plant Programme - Grow a Greener Tomorrow, One Plant at a Time!

Choose Your Plant

Select from a diverse range of plants designed to enrich your garden and the environment:

• Native Pollinator Plants: Provide essential habitats for bees, butterflies, and birds that are vital to our ecosystems.
• Fruit Trees: Grow fresh, local produce while reducing your environmental footprint.
• Indigenous Edible Plants: Connect with traditional knowledge through bush foods that celebrate Australia’s rich heritage.

Why Adopt a Plant?

Increase Biodiversity: Every plant adopted contributes to local ecosystems, providing habitats and food for wildlife.
Combat Climate Change: Plants reduce carbon dioxide levels, helping to create cleaner air.
Leave a Legacy: By planting today, you’re creating a greener, healthier world for future generations.
Reconnect with Nature: Experience the joy and fulfilment of watching your adopted plant grow and thrive.

Did You Know?

• A single native plant can host dozens of pollinator species, boosting biodiversity in your area.
• Indigenous plants like finger limes and wattleseed are both nutritious and culturally significant.
• Trees and plants you plant now can stand for decades, becoming a legacy for those who come after us.

How It Works

1. Select Your Plant: This could be a fruit tree, a pollinator plant OR an indigenous edible food plant.
2. Learn & Nurture: Gain expert tips and resources to care for your plant.
3. Grow Your Impact: Watch as your plant flourishes, contributing to a sustainable future.

Join the Movement - Let’s grow biodiversity and a brighter future—one plant at a time!

ENQUIRIES: Amanda Argent  0409 513 337  /   secretary@earthcare.org.au