12/06/2026
🌱 350 little darlings in the ground! 🌱
For the sixth year in a row, Friends of Hindmarsh River Estuary and Victor Harbor Coast Care joined forces this week to plant 350 seedlings within Tom Stephens Memorial Reserve.
Each year, FoHRE selects one of the Hindmarsh River Reserves for a little extra care and attention, and this year Tom Stephens Memorial Reserve was our focus.
Throughout the year, our volunteers have been hard at work removing weeds, preparing planting areas, and getting the site ready for this major planting event.
This joint planting day was the grand finale of our activities at the reserve for now, before we turn our attention to propagating.
The seedlings are now settling into their new home and, with a bit of luck and some seasonal rain, will soon be putting on plenty of growth.
All plants were lovingly propagated by FoHRE’s propagation team, with valuable support from the City of Victor Harbor Open Spaces & Environmental Team and Biodiversity Victor Harbor’s nursery crew.
This year, we focused on rebuilding tree communities by planting seedlings alongside established plants that are already thriving in the reserve. By pairing compatible species and creating diverse plant groupings, we're helping to establish resilient habitat across larger areas.
Navigating the flood-prone zones presented a few challenges, but these areas provided the perfect opportunity to introduce grasses and other species expected to flourish in wetter conditions.
Experimentation, observation and learning are all part of helping the Hindmarsh River Reserves survive and thrive into the future—and our group loves exploring new ideas that can make a difference.
A huge thank you to everyone who rolled up their sleeves and helped make the day such a success! 🌿💚
