Residents can get their hands dirty and help protect and improve Campbelltown’s tree canopy during a National Tree Day planting event at Milton Park, Macquarie Fields this Sunday, July 31.
The event is part of a council project in partnership with Greening Australia to plant 4600 trees at the site to improve critically endangered Cumberland Plain Woodland.
It will also benefit the koalas like the one pictured at Milton Park.
“Milton Park is a fantastic open space for people in Macquarie Fields and the surrounding area with a new inclusive play space, dog park and recently upgraded sporting facilities,” says Mayor George Greiss.
“The planting of thousands of trees will enhance the existing canopy of the park, creating more shade for people and improving habitat for local wildlife,” Cr Greiss said.
“The event will be a great day, so I encourage anyone interested to register now,” he said.
Nicola Masters, senior program officer at Greening Australia, said the day will be the perfect opportunity for community members to reconnect with nature and each other.
“We’re excited to be delivering a great community event on National Tree Day with our partner Campbelltown Council as part of our broader efforts to create a biodiverse, climate resilient network of gardens, parks, schools and waterways through our Nature in Cities program,” she said.
People will be able to register for one of four one-hour sessions between 10am and 3pm, with a limit of 25 people per session.
Parts of Milton Park are currently closed to prepare the tree planting site.
People attending are encouraged to wear a hat, long pants, enclosed shoes and drinking water.
For further details visit the Campbelltown Council website.
