SEPTEMBER 2025
We now have a beautiful big shed to store our gear and process our seed. Built by volunteers with the help of local expertise Peter Bailey, Kerry Bell, Kevin Smith, Woorooloo work party and Jake Lewis. Some finishing touches like signage to go – but YES , it’s done.
Opening Event 4th October 2025
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The York Branch of Wildflower Society of WA is thrilled to announce we have been successful in obtaining a Lotterywest grant of $41,000 to complete upgrades to both our York Seed Orchard and York Bushland Garden.
Our nursery is to be extended (increasing growing capacity by 50%) to supply the growing demand from community members and local shire with waterwise and dry climate WA native species.
A small tractor is to be purchased to enable our volunteers to carry out weed management with our flail mower, funded through a small community grant with the Shire of York. We aim to reduce chemical use and build healthier soils. Additional infrastructure will also be added to increase the efficiency of our activities e.g. Water tanks and shelving.
In addition, we were super lucky to receive an additional $20,000 through the Mary Bremner Bequest Grant Program to build a much-needed shed in our Seed Orchard to house equipment and support volunteer activities.
A huge thank you to Lotterywest for choosing to partner with us and support our venture, and to the Shire of York for your continued support of our community activities.
