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Seeds to Success

Introduce your students to sustainable gardening, the benefits of native plants and growing local food while reducing food waste with Seeds to Success.

This new Townsville City Council initiative empowers primary school students to connect with nature through practical learning in native plant growing and kitchen gardens.

Six primary school classes will be offered the opportunity to be involved. Teachers can apply for one of two garden packages for their class, each valued at over $3,000.

Package 1: Kitchen Garden

Two-year membership to the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program.
Access to Kitchen Garden Program resources and materials, online tutorials and workshops.
Raised garden bed flat pack (1m x 1m) and living soil pile (1m3).
Garden starter kit.
Mulch pile (1m3).

Package 2: Native Ecology Garden

25 local native plants.
Native Bee Workshop delivered by the Townsville & District Beekeepers Association.
A bee hotel for each student in the participating class.
Raised garden bed flat pack (1m x 1m) and living soil pile (1m3).
Garden starter kit.
Mulch pile (1m3).

This initiative’s flexible design allows teachers to choose the package that best suits their class needs, learning goals and delivery capabilities. Both options align with Australian Curriculum Standards.

How to apply

Townsville primary schools are invited to apply online:

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Applications close at 5pm on Friday 27 February 2026.