The banks of the Nepean River at Camden will be repopulated with thousands of native plants as part of National Tree Day.
Volunteers are invited to don their hats and gloves this Sunday, July 29, to take part in this year’s event, which was designed to regenerate the Camden White Gum population.
Camden Mayor Lara Symkowiak says the 2018 National Tree Day event would also mark the first phase of council’s Creating Habitat for Camden White Gum Project.
“We’re dedicating this year’s National Tree Day to ensuring the survival of our beautiful White Gums into the future, and invite all residents to take part,” Cr Symkowiak said.
“Our new project will see more than 2,000 plants gradually added to the area beside the Nepean River,” she said.
“In doing this we remind ourselves of the importance of our natural environment, and how it contributes to the sustainability and wellbeing of present and future generations.”
Last year’s event focused on rejuvenating bushland in Harrington Park, including sections of critically endangered Cumberland Plain Woodland, which is exclusive to western Sydney.
All residents are welcome to join the cause this year and enjoy a sausage sizzle after the planting.
The National Tree Day event will be held at Camden Town Farm from 9am-1pm, on Sunday, July 29.
For more information, call 4654 7777.
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Protection of local threatened native plants and animals will be the focus of the Threatened Species Art and Writing competition that will open later this month.
Children at primary schools in the Camden area are invited to enter the competition for a chance to win some fantastic prizes and be published in the new Threatened Species Art and Writing competition storybook.
Winners will be invited to attend the awards ceremony on Threatened Species Day, Friday, September 7 to be hosted by the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan at the PlantBank facility, pictured.
Entries, which are open from today (Tuesday, July 24) and close on Tuesday, August 28, will be judged in three age categories.
Entry forms will be available from any of the Camden Council libraries or the administration building in Central Avenue, Oran Park.
There will be prize packs for the winners that each include Symbio Zoo family passes as well as Lorax DVD, books, art and craft.
The schools of the entrants can also win a collection of prizes including a compost kit and container, Dharawal Dreaming Stories book, and a bee hotel.
