Volunteer at the Nursery

In partnership with the community, the Marrickville Community Nursery seeks to be a centre for Biodiversity of the Lower Cooks River Valley, protecting, conserving and promoting the diversity of species and natural habitats of the area.

Many of the plants grown are used for native vegetation restoration projects such as those undertaken by Marrickville Landcare Group, Councils, schools and other Government projects.

The Marrickville Community Nursery welcomes community involvement as volunteers are essential to its continued success. The Nursery Coordinator is there from Wednesday to Saturday to assist with plant propagation, seed collection and facilitate volunteer involvement.Volunteering at the Community Nursery provides opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to nursery operations.

Volunteers participate in:

• seed collection;
• seed cleaning and storage;
• seed propagation;
• tubing and potting;
• composting & worm farming;
• pest and disease inspections; and
• maintenance of the nursery grounds.

The Nursery Co-ordinator provides training and supervision for volunteers.

For more information on how to get involved call the Marrickville Community Nursery from Wednesday to Saturday on 0412 435 948 or call the Citizens' Service Centre on 9335 2222.

You can also download a volunteer registration form from the Downloads box below.