Native plants play a huge role in helping local wildlife. Raffa shares how the Southern Dandenongs Community Nursery grows indigenous plants that support habitat restoration and helps people learn what to plant in their own gardens.

🌳 All links here - https://nextgenhillsnaturalists.org/ep-9-southern-dandenongs-community-nursery-with-raffa/

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Lyrebirds are famous for their incredible mimicry - but their role in the forest is even more amazing. Dr Alex Maisey shares how Superb Lyrebirds shape the ecosystem of Sherbrooke Forest, the sounds they can mimic, and the science behind these remarkable birds.

🌳 All links here - https://nextgenhillsnaturalists.org/ep-8-superb-lyrebirds-with-alex/

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Go inside the Australian Wildlife Health Centre and discover how injured wildlife are cared for. Zoos Victoria vet nurse Gerry Ross shares what it’s like treating animals like the Brush-tailed Possum and how the wildlife hospital works.

🌳 All links here - https://nextgenhillsnaturalists.org/2026/02/26/ep-7-australian-wildlife-health-centre-with-gerry/

📸 Image credit Zoos Victoria

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