Liverpool residents, community groups, churches, businesses and schools will take part in the biggest tree planting event of the year on Sunday, July 26 – National Tree Day.
This year, with the help of the local community, Liverpool Council says it’s aiming to plant 3000 locally native trees, shrubs and ground covers to help combat climate change, provide food and shelter for native wildlife and beautify the local area.
Councillors are urging everyone in the community to get behind the day to make sure it’s a big hit.
“This national event aims to inspire, educate and recruit residents to care for the land and create future generations of committed environmental custodians,” says Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun.
[social_quote duplicate=”no” align=”default”]”It’s an excellent opportunity for people in Liverpool to get involved in their environment – plant a tree and watch it grow – it’s a simple way to see nature’s work.”[/social_quote]
Liverpool Council will give local schools which have registered for the day 50 trees each to plant.
The Schools National Tree Day is held a little earlier on Friday, July 24.
Council’s 2015 National Tree Day event will be on a couple of days later (July 26) at Joshua Moore Park, Eureka Crescent, Sadleir, from 9am-12pm.
A face painter will be on site for children, as well as a native wildlife display and a free barbecue lunch.
Participants are reminded to wear a hat, closed in shoes, long sleeved shirt, trousers and sunscreen and please bring a water bottle and gloves if you have them.
Council will provide all tools and refreshments.
Call Liverpool Council on 9821 7788 for more information.
