Nick Thompson
It’s National Tree Day on Sunday (30 July) and here’s your chance to get your hands dirty and leave a legacy for future generations.
Noosa Council is joining forces with the Kin Kin Bushcare Group to plant 1000 young trees as its contribution to Australia’s largest community tree planting and nature care event.
Families are welcome with children encouraged to join in. Morning tea will be provided and a team from VIP Wildlife will be there providing close encounters with some native reptiles and insects to entertain and educate the youngsters.
And as a bonus, all the holes will be pre-dug so there shouldn’t be any blisters at the end of the day.
The site for this year’s planting has been part of a long-term restoration project next to the banks of the Kin Kin Creek.
Michael Lyons, Council’s environmental operations co-ordinator, described the area on the edge of the hinterland village as an endangered rainforest vegetation community which was part of the Noosa River catchment.
“National Tree Day is a great opportunity for our community to come together and make a positive impact on our environment by creating a greener future for our beautiful region,” he added.
If you decide to attend, please wear enclosed shoes and a hat. All other tools and equipment are provided.
For more information about National Tree Day, check out the Planet Ark National Tree Day website.
To register for the Kin Kin event, which will run from 8am to 12 noon on Sunday, and for more information, visit treeday.planetark.org/site/10028356
