[ANUgreen.announce] FW: Greening Australia - volunteer events

[Nicki Tobin]

Hi All

 

The planting season is almost here and Greening Australia will again be
relying on the help of our fantastic volunteers. 

In 2009 the equivalent of 50 000 native tubestock were planted in the
Lower Cotter and we are looking to repeat this tremendous effort this
year.  

 

Please keep us up-to-date with your latest email address so we can keep
you informed.

 


Celebrate Canberra in the Park


To kick-off the year Greening Australia we will be attending the
"Celebrate Canberra in the Park".  A Canberra birthday celebration that
boasts live music, children entertainment, skateboard and BMX stunts,
food / beverage stalls and fireworks (free entry). Greening Australia
will be there with volunteer information and seed balling demonstrations
throughout the afternoon.

 

Where - Commonwealth Park (near stage 88)

 

When - Saturday 13th March, 2 - 7pm

 

 


Canberra 100 planting day - a date for your diary


On 12 March 2013 Canberra will celebrate 100 years since its naming as
the National Capital of Australia.  The vast areas of bushland in the
ACT are one of the aspects that this celebration will highlight.  As a
lead up event Greening Australia will be running some planting days in
the Lower Cotter.  This is the first of these event and we hope to
attract all our volunteers, families and friends for a huge day of
planting.  

 

Where - Pierces Creek - Lower Cotter

 

When- Sunday 2nd May

 

What to bring - Hat, sunscreen, sturdy footwear, long sleeves, long
trousers, drink bottle, lunch will be provided

 

More information - Details will be sent closer to the event. 

Or contact Greening Australia on www.greeningaustralia.org.au
<http://www.greeningaustralia.org.au> 

 

 


Don't forget the regular volunteer opportunities


Wednesday volunteers - Volunteers meet at the GA nursery in Aranda every
Wednesday morning during school term from 9:00am to 12:00 noon to assist
with plant propagation and maintenance.  A delicious morning tea is
provided.

 

Green Team - Volunteers meet on Thursdays to head out in  minibus to
various sites in the ACT and surrounding area to assist with plantings,
plant maintenance, hand seeding and site preparation.

 

Adopt-A-Patch - This is a program where small teams of volunteers
enhance and maintain sites by planting tubestock, seeding and weeding.

 

If you would like to be involved with any of these groups please email
or phone for more information, admin at act.greeningaustralia.org.au  

 

 

Cheers Sarah Essex

 

 

Greening Australia Capital Region

Kubura Place, Aranda ACT 2614

PO Box 538, Jamison Centre ACT 2614

02 6253 3035

www.greeningaustralia.org.au

 

In 2009 Greening Australia Capital Region volunteers contributed 4820
hours of their time.  

This facilited the propagated of 112 828 seedlings, direct seeding of
486 km, collection of 350kg 

of native seed, conservation of 336 ha and  26 km of fencing.  

 

 

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