Spot the “Yellow Hooded Planter”

Posted on 3 August, 2015 by Connecting Country

Rip lines across the landscape – all ready for the new trees and shrubs.

Saturday 25 July 2015 saw an enthusiastic crowd gather in a seasonally cold paddock in Walmer to take part in Connecting Country’s Community Planting Day.

The paddock underwent an amazing transformation. Bare rip lines were planted with fifteen hundred milk carton guards and native plants. 1,500!! What an amazing achievement. Thank you to all who came for the event.

Among the crowd, the recognisable “yellow hooded planter” could be seen, Very active in the planting season, she can be spotted most weekends undertaking one kind of native plant activity after another. Marie, you are a gem!

The mysterious Yellow Hooded Planter.

Local children’s author and artist Trace Balla came along and shared her story of how nature shapes and inspires her creativity. More than a few people would have come away keen to weave a basket out of sheoak or sedge as beautifully as Trace has done! Trace reminded us all of our inherent connection to nature, and the deeper reasons why we are doing what we can to restore nature’s balance.

Hand-woven baskets from Trace’s collection.

A big thank you again to all who came, first timers and the old hands. Your participation makes Connecting Country a real possibility.

Juliet Walsh, 2015 Community Planting Coordinator

This project has been supported by Connecting Country, through funding provided by the Australian Government.

Your property could be next! To find out if you are eligible for funding and other support towards habitat restoration on your property, call Jarrod or Bonnie of the Connecting Country team on 5472 1594.