The Victorian Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grants are now open, with 5000 for projects that encourage young Victorians to learn more about the state's plants, wildlife and nature through hands-on activities or classroom learning.
More than 47,000 young people have been a part of the program involved in 1100 nature-based excursions and conducting 270 biological surveys through biodiversity focused learning activities.
Junior Landcare Biodiversity Grant recipients have also planted an incredible 99,000 indigenous plants across numerous landscapes to help maintain ecosystem health.
Past projects funded by the Victorian Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grants include the creation of a walking trail aimed at promoting opportunities for students to care for indigenous plants and animals on Phillip Island, transforming land with indigenous flora in Bundoora and biodiversity-focused excursions to learn about local wildlife in Yarra Glen.
All initiatives funded as part of the grants program help deliver on the Allan Labor Government's long-term plan to protect Victoria's native plants and animals through the landmark Biodiversity 2037 plan, backed by record investment of 2.5 million to projects across the state, with 584 projects being completed and making a difference."
"These grants benefit our beautiful landscapes across the state and help young Victorians get involved in nature-based programs at a young age can instil a passion for the environment that can last a lifetime."
