Put on your gloves, grab your shovel, and get ready to plant. The Queanbeyan Micro-Forest crowdfunding campaign will launch online today, Tuesday 21 March, and ends on Sunday 16 April. Every donation counts, and will help make the Micro-Forest a reality.
The micro-forest of 1,500 climate-resilient native plants will be in Blackall Park.
Organisers say the site is perfect for transforming an underused space into a mini-ecosystem of trees, shrubs, climbers, and ground-covers. The micro-forest will reduce urban heat, provide habitat for native wildlife, and create a shady, inviting space for locals to meet, play, and relax.
Project co-lead Mitch Porteous said the project is crowdfunded, people-powered, and locally led.
“After seeing the successful micro-forests in the ACT, we thought Queanbeyan would be absolutely perfect for our own. We want everyone to be part of it and feel connected to the micro-forest.
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“The micro-forest will be a green space that’s not only beautiful, but also useful.”
The crowdfunding campaign hopes to raise $20,000. This will fund the essentials, including the master plan, earthworks, irrigation, and plants. The community is invited to participate at every stage, from design to planting and maintenance.
If the $20,000 target is met, organisers want to achieve even more. Further contributions could fund a playscape for children and a forest classroom for outdoor learning.
A community Easter egg hunt will be held on Saturday 8 April, and a fundraising bake sale and BBQ on Saturday 15 April. Both events will be held at Blackall Park so attendees can tour the site and see where the micro-forest will flourish.
Queanbeyan Micro-Forest is partnering with the Climate Factory, the Queanbeyan Hive, and Canberra Native Nursery.
Visit www.qbnmicroforest.com for the donation page and more details. For enquiries, contact Bec on 0484 008 095.
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