Who We Are
We grow indigenous plants together to support biodiversity…
Our current focus is on the Midlands Biodiversity Hot Spot.
We meet every Tuesday from 10.00am to grow plants. This includes sorting and germination of seeds, soil preparation, sterilizing pots, weeding and watering. The day usually involves cake and a shared lunch. We have some talented foodies! Check out our recipes!
We organise field days to experience Country. We collect seed and learn more about restoring ecosystems from landholders, professionals and scientists. In winter we organise planting days and weekends in the Midlands to plant our seedlings.
We provide volunteers with opportunities for training and on-going learning through field days and workshops.
Our vision/dream is to heal and restore Tasmanian Landscapes with a focus on the Midlands Biodiversity Hot Spot.
We are inspired and excited by:
Working collaboratively to promote learning and skill development
Welcoming people’s skills
Respecting diversity in a relaxed and joyful environment
Celebrating the wonder of nature and seeing plants grow!
Recognising and supporting the indigenous culture of lutruwita/Tasmania.
Nipaluna Nursery acknowledges the Tasmanian Aboriginal people as the traditional owners of the land where we grow and plant and we pay respect to Aboriginal elders, past, present and emerging. We work with the Aboriginal community and are actively supported by champion Linton Burgess.
Healing Country, Nipaluna Nursery Field Day, Tasmanian Midlands
Nipaluna Nursery was established in 2021 by a group of volunteers concerned about biodiversity. We wanted to take practical action to make a difference in our local area of lutruwita/Tasmania. We approached Kickstart Arts for a space and were successful with a Hobart City Council Grant to get started with infrastructure and materials.
In the first year of operation we built links with Midlands farmers and grew 16,000 indigenous plants from seed collected in the Midlands. In 2024 we are growing 26,000 plants for farmers in the Midland’s through the Tasmanian Land Conservancy.
Our Story
Involving People
We value our partners to support our growing. We work alongside committed landholders and conservation groups. These include Landcare Tas, Tasmanian Land Conservancy, the Understorey Network, Muri Environment Care, and champion Midland’s farmers.
Takitimu Native Plant Nursery in Rarotonga, Cook Islands
In 2024 we formed a partnership with the Muri Environment Centre and the Takitimu Native Plant Nursery, focussed on preserving the Muri Lagoon and environs in the face of climate change challenges. The Cook Islands are vulnerable to climate change and have serious issues with stream run off into the lagoons, impacting coral and marine life. Volunteers grow natives and plant them out in riparian areas. Nipaluna Nursery sponsored the Takitimu Nursery by sending 1000 tubes and cradles. We have also sponsored them for a grant from Global Landcare.
