When I first joined the Dawesville Town Team, I was full of enthusiasm. I believed it could spark real community momentum, bringing people together to beautify Dawesville and foster a shared sense of pride. At first, the support felt promising; people voiced encouragement and seemed aligned in spirit. But when it came to physical involvement, the energy didn't translate. The Town Team still exists as a platform for anyone who feels called to step in, and I genuinely hope it finds its rhythm. As for me, my heart & focus have shifted to Connecting Corridors, where I've found deeper purpose in restoring habitat, building ecological resilience, and weaving community through action on the ground.

Dawesville Town Team

I registered the Dawesville Town Team and took on the role of team leader with a clear intention: to help restore & celebrate the character of our coastal community. Dawesville has undergone many changes, some hopeful, others more challenging, and I saw potential for a grassroots initiative to guide renewal with care & creativity. The vision was to beautify public spaces, foster neighbourly connection, and create safe havens for local wildlife. While community participation didn't take hold, the Town Team remains in place as a platform for anyone who may feel called to step in. My own focus has since shifted toward Connecting Corridors, where the work of ecological restoration & community building continues to grow, one planting at a time.

Lack of Interest

One of my more determined efforts through the Dawesville Town Team was the Throw 'n Grow campaign, an ambitious attempt to revegetate degraded areas using native seed bombs. I drove around solo, tossing over 4000 seed bombs into sandy, neglected patches, hoping nature would take hold. Unfortunately, the success rate was low, foiled by dry weather, hungry bunnies, and curious roos. And in true grassroots fashion, I even ruptured my biceps ligament mid-throw. It wasn't glamorous, and it wasn't widely shared, but it was a genuine act of care for the land. Sometimes, you just have to try, even if the results are patchy and the rabbits win.