Hosted by Ricegrowers’ Association Landcare, the event aims to transform the Tank Reserve into a thriving habitat for wildlife and a welcoming space for the community.
With winter providing ideal planting conditions, organisers say more than 2000 native plants are ready to go into the ground.
This includes shrubs and grasses, and species that support small pollinators such as blue‑banded bees.
RGA Landcare coordinator Andrea Mitchell said the project is about building habitat from the ground up.
“We’re looking at things that provide habitat, supporting wildlife,” she said.
“It’s about improving a space and giving it that diversity that it needs.”
The planting will begin on Friday afternoon, with students from Berrigan Public School kicking off the first stage.
Community members will continue the work on Sunday.
Ms Mitchell said the project has been made possible through a combined grant from the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal and Murray Irrigation. It also supported by the Better in Berrigan initiative.
Families and children are invited to take part, with all ages welcome.
“Overall, the idea is to have a nice time,” she said.
“It’s a simple way for people to come together, get out in nature, and do something positive for the environment.”
Participants are asked to bring sun protection, suitable footwear, a drink bottle and planting tools, although some tools will be available on the day.
Morning tea and lunch will be provided, and attendees are asked to advise of any dietary requirements when registering.
The group will meet at the corner of Osbourne St and Riverina Highway, Berrigan.
To register your attendance for Sunday, contact Ms Mitchell on 0474 725 719 or Mark Ryan on 0427 858 227.
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