A massive effort by over 100 eager volunteers on Sunday 27 July at Frog Hollow, Lime Kiln Bay Reserve to celebrate National Tree Day!
Despite the cool weather, members of OFF and the wider community joined forces with BLIA Scouts Sydney, Georges River Council Bushcare staff, Councillor Peter Mahoney: and Councillor Matt Allison: to plant close to 1500 tubestock. These plantings will provide vital habitat for local fauna and contribute to the growth of our urban tree canopy.
A big thank you also to the Oatley Lions Club, who kept the volunteers well fed throughout the day!
It was also great to see so many residents attending the workshop and collecting free plants trees at the Mortdale Depot. What a fantastic community effort!
Photos of the day can be seen on the GRC Bushcare Facebook page.
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Note. This Georges River Council event replaced the OFF field day this month due to the date clash with this event.
Carefully selected species will be planted on the day. No experience is necessary. Frogs Hollow is just a short walk from the foot bridge along the fire trail at the bottom of Oatley Park. Bring your own gloves, water and a hat. Bookings are essential. Please Book Now.
The Council native plant giveaway is also on the same day and time at Mortdale Council Depot, 100 Roberts Avenue, Mortdale. Georges River residents can pick two plants per household for their garden. Booking not required.
Please note that there will be an information session at the Council’s Mortdale Depot on the same day, 27 July, from 9am to 3pm, for the Lime Kiln Bay Wetlands Upgrade Project. Note also that the closing date for submissions on this project has been extended to 28 July, the day following. Here are links to the Council web page for this project and OFF’s submission, which has already been lodged, and which can be used by members for talking points for their own submissions.