KERANG born Barapa Barapa Yorta Yorta man, Kai Lane, said it was "a dream come true" to return home and guide school children to create habitat pods that will become home to native fauna in the Gunbower Forest.

Mr Lane, along with Barapa Barapa elder Uncle Ron Galway, has led 'Habitat Warriors' programs at primary schools in Murrabit, Gunbower and Kerang.

"The kids learn how to construct the pod...