We are all Volunteers.
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Two teams
We have two ‘core’ teams.
The first team collects local seed & cuttings from in & around the Bass Coast and the South Gippsland Shires
The second team propagates plants at our nursery at the State Coal Mine in Wonthaggi.
Mentors guide our team members & teach the protocols for seed collection, seed germination, plant propagation, nursery hygiene, etc.
Each Volunteer’s time commitment varies. People may have a preference for one team or the other and others may enjoy participation in both.
Seed Collection Team
Meet Mondays from 9 to 11am (Locations differ each week)
The Seed Collection Team are our intrepid explorers, seeking out nooks, swamplands, sandy rises & bush tracks to find indigenous seeds from the local area.
These ‘jaunts’ are usually on a Monday & strong friendships are formed within the team ably led by our specialist mentors.
If you enjoy being outdoors in the bush & are interested in learning about how to identify our indigenous plants, then this is a great activity for you.
Nursery Team
The Nursery Team meet at our shed & nursery on site at the State Coal Mine.
Meet Wednesdays from 9:30am to 12 noon.
The nursery team hibernates over some winter months.
Activities include cleaning of the seed, batching the seed into storage quantities, preparing seed orders, seed germination, propagation of cuttings, pricking out & tubing plants, weeding, watering & nursery maintenance.
Participation
Each Volunteer’s time commitment will vary & you may decide a preference for one team or the other or you may enjoy participation in both.
Mentors assist new Volunteers with an activity until they are comfortable.
If interested, please email us at: volunteering@wbsn.org.au
Your contribution will make a difference!
