National Tree Day

Sunday 2 August 2009

Marrickville Council invites citizens and seeks the support of the community to celebrate National Tree Planting Day on Sunday, 2 August 2009.

National Tree Day is organised by Planet Ark in association with Toyota and AMP Foundation.

The community planting of native species will be held from 10am to 12noon at The Grove at Tempe Reserve - which is between the Cooks River Valley Garden and the Village Green, Holbeach Ave, Tempe. This is the same site as last year but it needs some infill planting, focusing on shrubs and groundcovers, to complement the trees that were planted in 2008. All plants are supplied by the Marrickville Community Nursery.

• Click here to download the site map

Marrickville Council aims to increase biodiversity in the local area by 10% by 2010. National Tree Day provides a wonderful opportunity for all Australians to take a positive and active role in helping protect and improve our environment. By planting native trees and shrubs we can help to combat climate change, provide food and shelter for our wildlife and beautify our surroundings.

• Click here to download the event flyer
   

General Information

• Bring a hat, drinking water, maybe a snack, and gloves to wear while planting.
• A hand trowel and some gloves will be provided as well as morning tea.
• BBQ and refreshments will be provided.
• Wear multiple layers to control temperature (it will be a cool start, warm working, cool when stopped).
• There will be supervisors on site, with at least one who is trained in first aid on site at all times. 
• Children are welcome as your personal assistant(s) and must be under parent or carers supervision at all times on the site.
• Wet weather: Planting will go ahead rain or shine (unless huge storm); please wear appropriate clothing for weather conditions.

For more information please call Marrickville Council on 9335 2222.