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Council and Planet Ark are inviting local residents to dig in and do something good for nature and their community as part of National Tree Day 2023.
National Tree Day is a great opportunity to maintain and enhance our beautiful environment for our local wildlife as well as ensuring the region continues to be a great place to live and getting all the benefits that come from spending time outdoors..
Over 26 million trees have been planted by volunteers since 1996 as part of the program and we are excited for the community to support the goal of getting another million native plants in the ground this year.
Schools Tree Day (July 28) and National Tree Day (July 30) are Australia’s largest annual tree-planting and nature care events, with plantings taking place across the country on the last weekend of July. Each year, around 300,000 people volunteer their time to engage in activities that encourage greater understanding of the natural world and how we can protect it.
National Tree Day event is taking place in three locations in our area on Sunday July 30th. Native trees, shrubs and grasses will be planted at the sites. Residents can register to volunteer at the event via the National Tree Day website at treeday.planetark.org/find-a-site/.
Details of each run below
“Our research clearly shows the many benefits that time outdoors in nature has for our physical and mental health, our children’s development, the liveability of our communities and the robustness of local ecosystems,” said Planet Ark co-CEO Rebecca Gilling.
“With the simple action of planting a tree you can help cool the climate, provide homes for native wildlife and make your local community a happier and healthier place to live.”
National Tree Day is an initiative organised by Planet Ark in partnership with major sponsor Toyota Australia and its Dealer Network. For more information and to find events in your local area, please visit treeday.planetark.org.
National Tree Day 2023: Local sites
Avalon Beach: Palmgrove Road
In the grass area between Dress Circle Road and Bellevue Ave, Avalon
DATE & TIME: Sunday, 30 July 2023, 10:00am to 2:00pmSite Organiser: Michael Kneipp
RSVP Contact: Michael Kneipp, 1300 434 434
Suitable for Children: Yes
Accessible for Wheelchairs: No
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION: Please wear long pants, long sleeve shirt, sturdy shoes, gloves and a hat. Everyone is invited to help us regenerate this important wildlife corridor with native plants. Make Avalon a cooler, greener and more connected place for our community and wildlife.
WHAT'S PROVIDED?: Gloves, Tools and equipment for planting, Watering cans / buckets, Refreshments, BBQ
Volunteer at this site: https://treeday.planetark.org/find-a-site/volunteer/10028078
Duffys Forest Residents Association
DATE & TIME: Sunday, 30 July 2023, 9:00am to 1:00pm
LOCATION: 13 Namba Road, Duffys Forest
Site Organiser: Jennifer Harris
RSVP Contact: Jennifer Harris, 0408512060
Suitable for Children: Yes
Accessible for Wheelchairs: Yes
DIRECTIONS: You can enter the site at the end of Namba road. Proceed through two large metal gates, to picnic area to sign on for the event.
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION: Volunteers must wear suitable clothing & protective gear including covered shoes, gloves and a hat. It is proposed that volunteers plant up to 600 indigenous native tube stock in degraded areas of the park to create additional canopy species, establish ground cover, reduce weed invasion and to improve biodiversity & wildlife habitat. The activity is located in an iconic park, formerly known as Waratah Park, the home of "Skippy". The event will be supervised by a qualified bush regenerator & aims to inspire & educate participants to become custodians and actively care for our unique environment. Last year we planted over 450 tube stock with 35 volunteers in just over 3 hours. These tube stock have thrived due to ongoing maintenance and watering by volunteers.
WHAT'S PROVIDED?: Gloves, Tools and equipment for planting, Watering cans / buckets, Snacks, Refreshments, BBQ
Volunteer at this site: https://treeday.planetark.org/find-a-site/volunteer/10027702
Curl Curl
DATE & TIME: Sunday, 30 July 2023, 10:00am to 2:00pm
Location: Griffin Road, North Curl Curl
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION: Please wear long pants, long sleeve shirt , sturdy shoes, gloves and a hat. There are also public transport and cycling options. Everyone is invited to help us regenerate this important wildlife corridor with native plants. Make Curl Curl a cooler, greener and more connected place for our community and wildlife. Please wear long pants, long sleeve shirt , sturdy shoes, gloves and a hat.
Enter via the car park or footpath on the Southern side of the Greendale Creek bridge. Look for our Northern Beaches Council Marquees.
Site Organiser: Michael Kneipp
RSVP Contact: Michael Kneipp, 1300 434 434
Suitable for Children: Yes
Accessible for Wheelchairs: No
Volunteer at this site: https://treeday.planetark.org/find-a-site/volunteer/10028073
