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As part of their broader sustainability commitments, wellbeing brand Nature’s Own supported Greening Australia from 2021 to 2024 to regreen urban environments and reconnect communities with nature.

Our three-year partnership engaged locals in planting a diversity of native trees, shrubs, grasses and wildflowers, helping create healthier, greener, more biodiverse urban landscapes in Queensland, New South Wales, and South Australia.

29,350

trees, shrubs, grasses and wildflowers established

18.5

hectares of habitat restored

200+

community members involved


 
To deliver these plantings, we worked with First Nations teams, local councils, community groups and enthusiastic volunteers. Staff from Nature’s Own were very willing participants too!

All plantings are in public spaces. That means those who took part can easily check on their handiwork, and locals can all enjoy the benefits of having more biodiverse spaces for recreation at their backdoor.

A Closer Look at Our Impact

Here’s a closer look at four restoration sites across Australia, each brought to life thanks to our incredible partners and local communities.

Brisbane

A former farm and meatworks in Brisbane has been transformed in recent years into Archerfield Wetlands Parkland. Alongside our incredible partners Brisbane Sustainability Agency, Oxley Creek Catchment Association, Bushcare Services and the YUP Rangers, we planted 14,400 native trees, shrubs, and grasses there with help from Nature’s Own staff and local volunteers. This added structural and ecological diversity to help make the parkland a haven for wildlife and people alike.

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Lockyer Valley

In the town of Gatton, we planted 5,150 native trees and shrubs beside the river, supported by Nature’s Own. Enthusiastic volunteers helped plant habitat to support wildlife like koalas and gliders, and to make this a healthier, more resilient landscape for people too. This work was also supported by our wonderful partners Lockyer Valley Regional Council, Council of Mayors / Resilient Rivers, Wirrinyah Conservation Services / Yuggera First Nations Team, and Amazon.

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Lockyer Valley

“The Nature’s Own planting I organised in the Lockyer Valley took place just a month after the birth of my first child, Luna. I often find myself reflecting on the parallels between these two beginnings since they were both rooted in hope and filled with the promise of growth. Just a few years later, Luna is big enough to try climbing the acacias. I’m not sure who’s growing faster!”

Freddy Herrera, Restoration Program Specialist

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Sydney

In Sydney, we planted thousands of native grasses and wildflowers, creating an innovative ‘micro meadow’ at John Oxley Reserve, supported by Nature’s Own and the amazing Camden Council team. This biodiverse, low-maintenance planting is designed to support pollinators, while the local community can enjoy the flowers, bees and butterflies! This project has sparked interest from other local councils and corporate partners keen to replicate the model.

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Sydney

“With support from Nature’s Own, we’ve brought native micro meadows to life in Camden. The native grasses and wildflowers we planted now provide habitat for native wildlife, attract pollinators, and welcome all kinds of small creatures. This project shows how reconnecting people with nature can go hand in hand with building stronger, more resilient urban environments.”

Chris Macris, NSW, ACT & SEQ Operations Manager

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Adelaide

The Field River catchment in Adelaide is an important corridor linking the coast to the hills, but it needs all the help it can get to restore habitat for threatened species such as the Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo. With support from Nature’s Own, the community helped establish 7,800 native plants beside a walking trail along the Field River. We collaborated on this project with our keen partners at RAW Group, Department for Environment and Water, National Parks and Wildlife Services SA, Green Adelaide and City of Marion.

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Adelaide

“This planting is growing well despite coming through two abnormally dry winters. Quite a few trees are already taller than me! Our partnership with Nature’s Own has left a meaningful legacy here – and it’s created more opportunities for us to work along Field River. We’re now leading a three-year project restoring 9 km of riparian corridor across 11 priority sites. I’m excited to see how this legacy continues to grow, helping us rebuild nature to benefit both people and the planet.”

Deborah Nagloo, Senior Program Officer

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Supporting local

In 2024, Nature’s Own raised valuable funds for our environmental restoration work together through an in-store Woolworths campaign, using the power of their brand to reach new audiences and drive awareness of the importance of nature in cities for people in high-traffic grocery environments.

In recognition of Nature’s Own’s founding in Brisbane, the funds raised went towards our high-impact program of urban restoration at Archerfield Wetlands Parkland in collaboration with the Brisbane Sustainability Agency.

Supporting local

In 2024, Nature’s Own raised valuable funds for our environmental restoration work together through an in-store Woolworths campaign, using the power of their brand to reach new audiences and drive awareness of the importance of nature in cities for people in high-traffic grocery environments.

In recognition of Nature’s Own’s founding in Brisbane, the funds raised went towards our high-impact program of urban restoration at Archerfield Wetlands Parkland in collaboration with the Brisbane Sustainability Agency.

Caring for nature and human wellbeing

Nature’s Own were keen for the partnership to promote people’s wellbeing by giving local communities opportunities to actively connect with nature. No argument there. Over our 40+ years of rebuilding nature we’ve seen firsthand the positive impact engaging with nature can have for people. We worked together to ensure each project would help nature thrive while also enriching people’s lives.

We invited the community to get involved through planting days, and we chose to plant in places where the extra diversity would encourage people to explore and enjoy the natural world on their own backstep. A healthy, resilient environment makes for healthy, resilient people too.

Reflections on the partnership

“This partnership exemplifies the shared value that can emerge when business investment supports nature-positive outcomes. As a wellbeing brand, Nature’s Own understood the inherent value of connecting people with nature, so we could do some really innovative projects together. Through this partnership, we rebuilt urban habitats and enhanced biodiversity, while helping Nature’s Own deliver on its commitments to support healthier, more resilient communities.”

Michael Gregg, Corporate Partnerships Lead, Greening Australia

“Nature looks after us, and with our delicate ecosystems under more pressure than ever, it’s time for us to give back. While there is always more to be done on sustainability, our partnership with Greening Australia was actively giving back to helping protect and re-green our urban areas, while also engaging local communities and raising awareness about the intricate relationship between environmental wellness and self-care. Those plants will keep growing to make a tangible difference to local communities, now and for generations to come.”

Gladys Peters, General Manager, Sanofi Consumer Healthcare Australia & New Zealand

Ready to make a difference too?

Business partnerships play a vital role in raising awareness and accelerating efforts to restore nature across Australia. At Greening Australia, we believe that every partnership is mutually beneficial — supporting environmental outcomes while aligning with corporate sustainability goals.

By partnering with us, your organisation can contribute to rebuilding habitat, enhancing biodiversity, and creating lasting impact across our landscapes.

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