15 May 2026
Eco Warriors Australia partnered with students from Kerang South Primary School to deliver a hands-on environmental restoration and education project at North Street Reserve, Kerang, where the Mallee landscape meets the floodplain.
This project focused on restoring a threatened native grassland ecosystem. Throughout the program, students took part in revegetation
activities, plant health assessments and cultural learning experiences. Students were immersed in nature and surrounded by incredible native fauna including Grey-crowned Babbler, Blue-banded Bee and Striated Pardalote, demonstrating the ecological significance of these grassland habitats.
A major highlight of the project was the successful reintroduction of the rare Chocolate Lily alongside a variety of indigenous grasses and understory species to help restore habitat and strengthen biodiversity across the reserve. The project has already shown strong environmental outcomes, with the restoration area achieving an impressive 85% plant survival rate.
For Eco Warriors Australia, it is incredibly important to bring opportunities like this to rural and regional schools. Projects like this not only improve environmental outcomes but also empower young people to feel connected to their community, their local landscapes and the responsibility of caring for Country for generations to come.
A huge thank you to Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal for funding this opportunity and helping make these experiences possible for local students.
