A vision to create a "field of remembrance" around Warragul's cenotaph on Remembrance Day inspired the launch of Warragul RSL's 500 Poppies Project.
Warragul RSL president Lynn Mizen called on community members to help bring the 500 Poppies Project to life.
She said she had a vision to create a field of handmade red poppies around the cenotaph and has set a target of 500 poppies.
"We are inviting local community members to make 500 poppies to create a field of remembrance for the Warragul RSL Remembrance Day service on November 11.
"Community members are invited to knit, crochet or felt a red poppy as a meaningful and heartfelt way to remember, honour and thank our local service men and women who lost their lives or suffered in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations," Ms Mizen said.
Since World War I, the red poppy has been a traditional symbol of remembran