Celebrate National Tree Day at events near you!
Posted on 27 July, 2022 by Hadley Cole
Sunday 31 July 2022 is National Tree Day – a day for the whole country to come together and celebrate the indigenous plants of the nation.
Established in 1996, National Tree Day has grown into Australia’s largest community tree planting and nature care event. The program is a call to action for all Australians to get their hands dirty and give back to their community. Each year, around 300,000 people volunteer their time to engage in environmental activities that educate Australians about the world around them.
Local Landcare groups often celebrate National Tree Day with planting events across the region. If you are keen to get involved see below for events (including the Castlemaine Landcare Group planting we posted about yesterday), happening across the Mount Alexander region this coming Sunday 31 July 2022.
Castlemaine Landcare Group planting
When: Sunday 31 July 2022, 10:00am
Where: You can access the site from Happy Valley Road – see access point E2 on our website https://castlemainelandcare.org.au/where-we-work/
What to bring: As per usual practice – don’t come if you have any COVID symptoms, maintain social distance, wear stout footwear and gloves, plus sun-protection.
Bring your own cup and drinking water.
How to register: Please register at clgvolunteers99@gmail.com with the heading WORKING.
For more information visit the Castlemaine Landcare Group website – here or their Facebook page – here
Friends of Campbells Creek
When: Sunday 31 July 2022, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: here on the walking trail near Yandell Street, Castlemaine for a 10:00 a.m. start. There is plenty of space for car parking at the east end of Yandell Street here.
What to bring: Light gloves, sturdy clothing suited to the weather and footwear appropriate for wet ground: gumboots are strongly advised! And your own drinking water if needed.
RSVP: Please email info.focc.org.au@gmail.com for catering purposes. There will be a barbecue provided at midday.
For more information head over to the Friends of Campbells Creek website – here
Tarrangower Wheel Cactus Control Group
Planting trees and other indigenous plants are definitely an important part of building species diversity and ecosystem resilience. However, weed management is just as important in the protection of our native species. This National Tree Day the Tarrangower Wheel Cactus Control Group aka The Cactus Warriors are hosting a field day to demonstrate how to destroy Wheel Cactus.
When: Sunday 31 July 2022, 10:30am and end with an enjoyable BBQ and friendly chat.
Where: The location is on a property a few kms north of Maldon in Baringhup Road, just after the turn off from Bridgewater Road (the route will be signposted).
What to bring: Sturdy foot ware and warm clothing
RSVP: via the website www.cactuswarriors.org
National Tree Day is a fun opportunity to take on-ground action in the protection of our region’s biodiversity. Your action on this day (and every other day of the year) goes a long way in establishing more native and indigenous species in the region which contribute greatly to healthy ecosystems and happy flora and fauna communities!
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