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Sunday 27 September 9am Planting working bee

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Thank you to everyone who helped plant at the Woodend Children’s Park on Saturday 12 September. With over 30 people helping out we managed to get all 1,800 plants planted in just five hours – must have been Susan and Chris’ awesome morning tea that kept everyone going!

Time now for another working bee. On Sunday 27 September we’re meeting near the weir off Tennyson Street at 9am and topping up the Trees for Mum 2013 planting and then heading to Buffalo Stadium to top up the 2014 Trees for Mum site.

There are only about 30 plants to plants… but many hands make light work and there is bound to be some weeding to do too.

All plants and equipment provided. Please wear gloves, boots and sun protection.

Hope to see you there.

For more info contact David Gossip on 5427 4117 or email us

 

Spring planting Saturday 12 September

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Saturday 12 September
 Spring Planting event

We’d love some help at our Spring planting event on Saturday.

We’ll be at the Woodend Children’s Park in Nicholson Street (behind Mitre 10) from 9am.

We'll be planting into this weed mat so the little plants get the best start in life.

We’ll be planting into this weed mat so the little plants get the best start in life.

Bring a friend or three, we’ve got 1,800 plants to plant! Morning tea provided to keep you going. Please wear gum boots and gloves.

This is what 1,800 plants looks like

This is what 1,800 plants looks like

For more information contact:

Kate Daniel (President of Woodend Landcare) Phone 5427 2321

Email woodendlandcare@gmail.com
Download poster here

Working bee Sunday 23 August – new location

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Please note our next working bee will be held at the Chilreveg_crowd copydren’s Park (details below) NOT at Slatey Creek Reserve as previously intended.

Working bee Sunday 23 August

What: Site preparation on the creek flats at the Children’s Park, the location for major planting on 12 September.
When: 9am – noon, Campaspe Park, north side of Five Mile Creek, near the single tennis court.
Do: Cutting and pasting weeds, removing old blackberry canes, whipper snipping on the banks. Generally tidying up the site.
Bring: Gumboots, gloves, whipper snipper
Eat/drink: Hot drinks and morning tea provided

Hope to see you there

 

What’s on for Landcare week 5-12 September

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landcare_weekSaturday 5 September
From 9am FREE black gum give away at the Woodend Farmers’ Market and at 11am Native plant presentation at Woodend Library, corner of Forest and High Streets.
Saturday 12 September


From 9am Community planting at Woodend Children’s Park – all help welcome.

Please wear sturdy boots and gloves. Bring a friend or three.  Morning tea provided.
All week – Landcare display at Woodend Library.
For more information or to join contact:
Kate Daniel (President of Woodend Landcare) Phone 5427 2321
Email woodendlandcare@gmail.com
Download poster here

MRSC new environment strategy needs your input

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Members are encouraged to jump online and provide input to the development of the Shire’s new environment strategy.

http://www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/Council_the_Region/News_Media/Latest_News/Our_environment_our_future

Follow the links to complete a short survey and provide your thoughts on the protection and enhancement of nature in the Macedon Ranges. Let council know there are many out here who value the natural world.