Friends of Darrabi Aboriginal Native Food Garden

Who are the Friends of Darrabi (F.O.D)?

Friends of Darrabi are a volunteer group of parents and others who are working with Hurstbridge Primary School and the local community to:

help every child at Hurstbridge to put in and look after their plant
maintain and grow the Darrabi Native Food & Reconciliation Garden
conserve and rehabilitate the surrounding native bushland
protect and improve the health of the Diamond Creek
educate the children and visitors about Australia’s native biodiversity

What do we do?

Friends of Darrabi aim to foster awareness of and respect for our local native bushland resources, and assist Nillumbik Shire in the repair, care, protection and conservation of the bushland area behind the school. We liaise with Nillumbik Council, Hurstbridge Primary School, Melbourne Water, Nillumbik Reconciliation Group, and Greening Australia, on:

maintenance of the garden plants and landscape of the Resources Trail
plantings with the children of Hurstbridge Primary School
removal of environmental weeds and rubbish
assisting Greening Australia with biodiversity curriculum in the school
providing species information, education, and interpretive walks
respecting and involving the Wurundjeri Traditional owners

Gatherings & Events

Monthly on-site meetings: 1st Sunday of the month 10am–12.30 for a social working bee and family picnic. Bring your gardening gloves and safe footwear and enjoy being out with nature. Melway ref: 263 – A7 Ferguson’s Paddock (behind the school)

Outings, trips and environmental information: learn about our local environment, and what events are on in Nillumbik, or where to buy native plants and bush foods. Join in a social, botanical or educational outings