Bluff Students revitalise Tom Ohl Park with native planting initiative
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Posted on November 22, 2024
In collaboration with Central Highlands Regional Council, 24 students from Bluff Primary School, ranging from Prep to Year 6, participated in a community beautification project at Tom Ohl Park.
The students enhanced the park’s natural landscape by planting native trees and shrubs, contributing to both its beauty and ecological health.
By choosing native shrubs and trees that attract pollinators, the initiative contributes to the park’s biodiversity and strengthens the local ecosystem.
In the spirit of Remembrance Day, the students also planted rosemary along the cenotaph pathway as both a tribute to those who have served and as an enhancement to the park’s natural beauty.
Mayor Janice Moriarty commented on the planting,
‘We congratulate the students on their huge efforts to beautify the park so everyone can continue to enjoy this space, especially as the new plants continue to grow and thrive,’
‘A huge thank you to the Council staff involved and the students for their contribution to enhancing Ohl Park which is valued by both the community and the travelling public who stop for a break in this welcoming place.’
The project is part of council’s commitment to fostering environmental appreciation among young people, providing hands-on experience with planting and care of native flora.