KES Knox Environment Society

KES Knox Environment Society The Knox Environment Society (KES)
Conservation - Sustainability - Community In 2009 the nursery moved to Wally Tew Reserve behind the library on Burwood Hwy.

The KES was founded in June 1982 by a small group of people interested in their local environment and community. Over the years the group has flourished into a vibrant and passionate volunteer organization with over 100 members. In 1985, achieve their objectives; the Society established what is believed to be the first indigenous nursery in Australia. This indigenous plant nursery was originally l

ocated in the Ferntree Gully Secondary College grounds. Most of the money the Society earns through plant sales goes back into the community for environmental projects, both locally and globally, such as the Sword-grass Brown Butterfly project, local wildlife carers, lobbying for better public transport and donations to other groups striving for similar objectives. KES has also played an integral role with the Knox City Council in the installation of a Conservation Officer and development of conservation strategies, Sustainable City Plan and has been involved in the establishment of the Environment Advisory Committee and Public Transport Consulting Committee. We have a number of members on these committees lifting the profile and giving a balanced approach to various issues relating to Knox's environment. KES continues to work proactively with Knox City Council. All plants grown and sold by the Knox Environment Society are of local provenance. All propagation material is collected under permit number 1/70/99/14 and under strict guidelines to protect and preserve the genetic integrity of our indigenous flora. KES Objectives
1. To actively promote sustainability within Knox and the wider community;
2. To engage in projects and activities that monitor, protect and enhance the environment;
3. To work with stakeholders including government, the community and business to advance environmental and sustainability policies, programs and practices. Please visit our nursery:
1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully
Open hours:
Thursdays: 10-4
Saturdays: 10-1
Sundays: 10-1
We are closed during January.

Something to pop in your calendar! 🪴🪏
07/06/2026

Something to pop in your calendar! 🪴🪏

Community Planting Day ALL WELCOME. Saturday 27th June, Chatham Ave Park. 10am to 12pm. Come and help us on our journey to create an urban Bushland oasis for our local wildlife. Snacks and chat afterward. BYO gloves and your favourite digging tool, otherwise tools provided

Congratulations to Jill, Adrian and John on their 30+ years of service and to Richard Faragher for Volunteer of the Year...
21/05/2026

Congratulations to Jill, Adrian and John on their 30+ years of service and to Richard Faragher for Volunteer of the Year! It is wonderful to see the passion and dedication that each of you have brought to the KES and local environment being rewarded.

30/03/2026

Watch this space! 🥳🪴🏡

Gardens for Wildlife - Knox and the Knox Environment Society are celebrating 20 years of partnership at Knox Fest Saturd...
24/02/2026

Gardens for Wildlife - Knox and the Knox Environment Society are celebrating 20 years of partnership at Knox Fest Saturday 28th February, 10am-4pm with Garden ‘know-how’ workshops, presentations and displays

🌳Presentation: Do you want to attract more wildlife to your garden but you're not sure how?
Whether you're new to gardening for wildlife or you're a seasoned gardener - this presentation will have something for you!
Join Garden Guide James to learn about the different habitat elements which attract and support local wildlife in your garden.
ℹ️Details
When: 11 am - 12 pm, Saturday 28 February 2026
Where: Knox Environment Society Nursery, 1010 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully, VIC, 3156
Cost: Free
Register: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/.../dig_deep_into_the...

🌳Workshop: Plot and Plan a Garden for Wildlife
The workshop will firstly provide a "show and tell" to help with the selection of the most suitable plants for your garden. This includes identifying the indigenous plants that attract small birds, butterflies, native bees, useful insects and other wildlife.
In the second part of the workshop, you will be assisted and encouraged to draw a mud map of your future garden for wildlife, which includes plants suitable for your sized garden.
ℹ️Details
When: 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm, Saturday 28 February 2026
Where: Knox Environment Society Nursery
1010 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully, VIC, 3156
Cost: Free
Register: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/.../plot_and_plan_a...

🌳Discover: Display Gardens for Wildlife
Meet Knox Gardeners for Wildlife to hear about their garden, the wildlife that visits and the personal rewards they enjoy.
ℹ️Details
When: 10am-4.00pm, Saturday 28 February 2026
Where: Knox Environment Society Nursery

🌳Discover: Friends Group Display 10am-4pm
Learn about the local Friends Groups of Knox.
ℹ️Details
When: 10am-4.00pm, Saturday 28 February 2026
Where: Knox Environment Society Nursery

❗️Places are limited for both the workshop and presentation so booking is reccomended.
❗️As this event is part of the Knox Fest, allow time to park in neighbouring streets.

12/12/2025

Final Call! Our last session for 2025 is this Saturday at KES Knox Environment Society between 10am – 12pm. Will we see you there? 🛠️

01/12/2025
Dame Dr Jane Goodall recorded this powerful message in March with the intention that it would not be shared until after ...
07/10/2025

Dame Dr Jane Goodall recorded this powerful message in March with the intention that it would not be shared until after her passing.

She never stopped trying to make a difference in this world, no matter how dark or impossible it felt even to her last breath.

“You have it within you power to make a difference, don’t give up, there is a future for you. Do your best while you are still on this beautiful planet earth which I look down apon now. God bless you all.”

Dr. Jane Goodall’s final message to the world: “I want to make sure that you all understand that each and every one of you has a role to play. You may not kn...

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23/08/2025

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Such a wonderful day. Thanks to everyone who joined in!
31/07/2025

Such a wonderful day. Thanks to everyone who joined in!

19/05/2025

So proud of our members and friends group volunteers! We have an amazing community doing incredible works protecting our local environment. 💚

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1010 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully VIC
Ferntree Gully, VIC
3156

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm
Sunday 10am - 1pm

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