Hay Plains Landcare is excited to host its Nursery and Demonstration Site Open Day next Thursday, September 26, between 10am and 1pm.

The site is located on the western side of Hay Gaol Museum block.

"All members of the community are invited to be involved and your support of this project will help Hay Plains Landcare grow, literally," said Hay Landcare's Jenny Dwyer.

The day will showcase Hay Plains Landcare’s “Restoring native species and rehabilitating ecosystems in the Hay Shire” project. Guests will have the opportunity to roll up their sleeves for some earth-friendly, hands-on activity fun. Propagate some native seed, roll native seed balls, plant a seedling or make your lasting mark with a handprint on the growing mural. You can also sample some fresh-cooked Bush Tucker and enjoy a free barbecue lunch.

Above: Hay Landcare's Jenny Dwyer (left) is organising an open day, and ecologist Martin Driver (right) will be on hand to share his knowledge.

Hay Plains Landcare Project Officer, Jenny Dwyer will give an outline of the Landcare project, milestones to date and Hay Plains Landcare’s conservation plans for the future. Ecologist Martin Driver will also share his extensive knowledge and experience regarding the district’s endemic native species, highlighting their importance in the local landscape and how everyone can protect and enhance their existence.

For the past two years, Hay Plains Landcare has been implementing its project, assisted by the NSW Government through its Environmental Trust.

"This project has given the opportunity to develop the Nursery and Demonstration Site as a place where the community can access training, knowledge and resources to successfully establish native vegetation, grown from locally collected endemic native tree and shrub seed," Mrs Dwyer said.

"These local provenance seedlings will be the most suitable plants for landholder rehabilitation sites, travelling stock reserves, crown land, Hay Shire land and gardens, giving the best chance of successful rehabilitation of our region."