Dalki Garringa Native Nursery

21/10/2025

We loved seeing our little ones thriving on Country at Peronne 🌱

Dalki Garringa Native Nursery (DGNN) grew seedlings for this BushBank project, and our crew visited the site last week. Uncle Waz Marks delivered a Welcome to Country, and four of our team went out to see the work on the ground.

As one team member said, “It was great to see where the little seedlings we grew were put into the ground, it’s amazing to see how many there are.”

Thank you to our partners at and for the ongoing collaboration. 🌿

06/10/2025

03/09/2025

🌏✨ Each spring, endangered Bogong Moths make their epic journey to the alpine zones, just as Mountain Pygmy-possums wake from hibernation, hungry for them.

But in recent years, fewer moths have been arriving, putting both species at risk.

Zoos Victoria scientists are working to track when and where Bogong Moths appear. You can help too, if you spot one, take a photo and upload it to Moth Tracker.

It’s quick, easy, and makes a real difference.

Here's the link: https://www.zoo.org.au/moth-tracker/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

01/09/2025

Celebrating Wattle Day this week!

14/08/2025

REMINDER GROW – at Melbourne Zoo This Weekend

Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia and Jupagulk (WJJWJ) Peoples are warmly invited to attend the GROW – Plants & Pollinators event at Melbourne Zoo on Saturday, 17 August 2025, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

This event is part of National Science Week and celebrates the vital role of plants and pollinators in healthy ecosystems, with activities and talks focused on conservation, environment, and science.

FREE Zoo Entry for WJJWJ Peoples
As the event is held inside the Zoo, general visitors need a Zoo pass — but WJJWJ Peoples will receive free access for the day. Just register with us and we’ll pass your name on to the Zoo for entry.

We’re proud to share that Elizabeth Mace, Operations Manager of Dalki Garringa Native Nursery, will be speaking at the event, sharing her knowledge and experience around native plants and the importance of cultural and ecological restoration.

📍 Location: Melbourne Zoo – B**g Su Room, Forest of Wonder, The Barn & Keeper Kids
📅 Date: Sunday, 17 August 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

🎟 To register and secure your free Zoo entry, RSVP here: https://www.bglc.com.au/event-details/grow-at-melbourne-zoo

08/05/2025

🗓️ Mark your calendars!!

First Nations Women in Agriculture Online Panel Session featuring DGNN's Elizabeth Mace

Monday 19 May 11 am – 12 pm

Agriculture Victoria’s newest barpangu yurpangu Speaker Series event is focused on the experiences of First Nations women in agriculture. Facilitated by Beth Jones, CEO of Agriculture Victoria, guest panel members, Elizabeth Mace, Kerry Arabena and Jocelyn King speak about their experience in agriculture, the challenges in navigating access to participation in the sector and their aspirations for the future.
Click on the link below for more information and to register for this event:

https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/about/strengthening-aboriginal-communities/building-cultural-capability-and-awareness

14/04/2025

Dalki Garringa Native Nursery recently hosted Russell and Berry Wait from Manangatang for a grafting workshop that focused on eremophila and citrus grafting techniques. Russell is a well-known expert on eremophila and is the author of the book "Growing Eremophila". These talented teachers drove all the way from Riddles Creek to share their skills with us.

One significant outcome of the workshop is our ability to graft finger limes, which represents another big step towards achieving our Dalki Banyim (Good Eating) aspirations.

It was a valuable professional development opportunity for our team, and everyone really enjoyed it. Thank you, Russell and Berry!

14/03/2025

We would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who visited Dalki Garringa Native Nursery during the Wimmera Machinery Field Days last week. It was so nice to meet people from across the district and hear their stories about Wail Nursery.

We were excited to share our knowledge about soil, seeds, and native plants with dozens of people and received fantastic feedback on our garden display.

We are already looking forward to next year’s event, where we can showcase even more farm trees and bush foods.

19/02/2025

Yesterday, Zoo Victoria sent their interns, specialising in rare and threatened species, for a day at Dalki Garringa Native Nursery. They came to learn about the Creeping Boobialla, a native plant that Zoo Victoria is collaborating with the nursery to propagate in order to help sustain the population of Golden Ray Blue Butterflies. The interns gained hands-on experience in caring for the Creeping Boobialla plant. You can read more about this collaboration here: https://www.zoo.org.au/fighting-extinction/local-threatened-species/golden-rayed-blue-butterfly/

06/12/2024

Christmas Dalki Garringa Gift Baskets For Sale

Big Christmas Hamper $145
Pink Salt Hamper $35
Pamper Hamper $60
Pamper Hamper Delux $150

Place an order by emailing us at [email protected]

Pickup and delivery in the Horsham area are both available (standard Australian shipping costs).

23/10/2024

Dalki Garringa Native Nursery welcomed Beth Jones from DEECA and Dougal Purcell from Agriculture Victoria last week. We gave them a tour of the nursery and shared with them exciting plans for the future. Stay tuned!