BEAUTIFICATION works are progressing steadily at the Waikerie Fauna Park, with the recent fence installation now followed by the planting of native saltbush plants.
Waikerie Men’s Shed president Jim Rae said members planted over 100 saltbush plants along the back fence of the fauna park last week.
“The first time we planted some saltbush – around the new water feature – the fencing wasn’t high enough, which meant the kangaroos jumped over and ate it all up,” he said.
“We’ve certainly learned from that, and have made sure none of the animals will be able to get to the new plants while they’re growing.
“About five blokes from the Men’s Shed helped with setting up the fence and planting the trees, while there’s still a team looking after the plants up at the Waikerie silo site.
“The seedlings now planted at the fauna park were propagated by Ralph Ohlmeyer, who’s also been helping at the silo site.”
Meanwhile, the fauna park committee has closed feeding volunteer applications, while Waikerie Primary School Youth Environment Team students have been getting involved by designing posters for the park.