Junior Landcare "Perfect Patch of Green" grants

Turf Australia and Junior Landcare are offering 15 green makeovers to schools and youth groups across Australia, which will see up to 100,000 square metres of natural turf professionally laid in school grounds and recreation areas. Grant recipients will be visited by a professional turf grower who will lay real turf in their recreational areas to provide natural grass coverage for kids to enjoy.

All schools, including preschools and kindergartens, as well as youth groups including Scouts, Girl Guides and other community organisations that involve and support young people, are all eligible to apply. Applications close on Tuesday 31st July 2012.

The Perfect Patch of Green program invites schools and youth groups to describe how natural turf would enhance their environment, and how their school grounds or recreational areas would benefit from a real grass makeover.

Matthew Holmes, Turf Australia’s General Manager, recognises the importance of having good quality outdoor recreation areas for kids to enjoy. “Turf Australia is excited to help make a positive difference to children’s play environments. By teaming up with Landcare Australia through its Junior Landcare program, we hope to help educate children about the importance of time spent outdoors enjoying what our beautiful natural environment has to offer,” he said.

Heather Campbell, CEO of Landcare Australia, is delighted to be able to present this unique opportunity to young people across the country. “Our partnership with Turf Australia has allowed Junior Landcare to further encourage kids to get outside and appreciate the natural environment around them. It will be great to see outdoor spaces being transformed to a green environment where kids can get excited about playing and learning in the outdoors,” she commented.

For more information on how your school or group can apply for a green makeover, including the application form and other guidelines, visit the Junior Landcare website: http://www.juniorlandcare.com.au/grants-2/turf-australia-junior-landcare-perfect-patch-of-green