Scarecrows have long been used in the plant world to ward off unwanted animals from crops as a natural pest control.
Bring your student’s young minds together to design and build a Sustainable Scarecrow to ward off critters at the 2024 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.
Demonstrate sustainability, innovation and applied design with S.T.E.M by using reused and recycled materials for your scarecrow entry.
Prizes
Best Use of Recycled Materials
1st – $1,000 worth of nursery voucher and garden products
Runners up – $750 worth of nursery vouchers and garden products
Public Choice – $1,000 worth of nursery vouchers and garden products
Summary of Entry Process
Step 1 – Express your interest to enter (help gage number of scarecrows being received).
Step 2 – Register your scarecrows entry (an email will be sent to all EOIs next year to confirm your entry into competition).
Step 3 – Delivery your scarecrow to the show (more information to be provided closer to date).
Step 4 – Collect your scarecrow (more information to be provided closer to date).
Sustainable Scarecrow Entry Brief
Please read the Sustainable Scarecrow Competition School Brief for information on entry process.
This brief will be updated as more information becomes available.
If you have any questions, email vsgp@ngiv.com.au or phone the VSGP office on 9567 0599.