Nipaluna Nursery is a community-led initiative growing locally sourced Tasmanian native plants to support biodiversity and restore healthy landscapes. Its work focuses on the Midlands Biodiversity Hotspot and Tasmania’s East Coast, supporting landholders with native plants for ecological restoration and establishing Pocket Forests in schools across the state.

The nursery relies on a dedicated community of volunteers who come together every Tuesday from 10.00am and Thursday mornings to sow seeds, propagate seedlings and care for plants. There are plenty of ways to get involved, from seed collection and propagation to weeding, watering and nursery maintenance.

Nipaluna Nursery also connects people with nature through field days, workshops and planting events. These activities bring together landholders, volunteers, practitioners and scientists to collect seed, share knowledge and take part in ecological restoration across Tasmania. Education is central to its work, with school Pocket Forest projects, practical workshops and internships providing opportunities to develop skills and deepen connections with the natural environment.

Nipaluna Nursery’s vision is to heal and restore Tasmanian landscapes through community care and action. It is guided by a belief in working together, sharing knowledge, celebrating nature and building an inclusive community that respects Tasmanian Aboriginal cultures and ongoing connections to Country.

Through growing native plants and nurturing community connections, Nipaluna Nursery aims to create healthier landscapes and inspire positive environmental action.