Councillors from Macedon Ranges, Mt Alexander and Hepburn shires cut the ribbon to reveal the document itself. Great event organised by Sandy Scheltema, and it showcased the impressive works undertaken by the 14 Landcare groups in the network including Woodend.
We’ll be handing out native trees at the Mother’s Day Classic event in Woodend’s Children’s Park on Nicholson Street on Sunday 10 May from 9am to midday.
Come along and collect your free tree to plant in your garden or in your special place.
If you’re walking or running in the Classic and would like us to save you a tree to pick up after the event please email treesformumwoodend@gmail.com or contact Angela Van Dam on 0409 373 010.
This event has been generously funded by Macedon Ranges Shire Council.
For a full list of events across Australia, including local events in Kyneton and Healseville visit http://www.treesformum.com or follow ‘trees for mum’ and ‘trees for mum woodend’ on Facebook
Happy Mother’s Day to all our readers and special thoughts to those without a mum.
If you can spare a few hours we’d welcome some help. Thank you.
When: Sunday, 29 March 2015
Time: 9am to midday
Where: Five Mile Creek, end of Bowen St
Meeting point: Five Mile Creek, in the Envirofund site at end of Bowen St
Tasks Tidying up guards and weed control
Other info: Please wear long-sleeved clothing, long pants and boots if planning to help with plant guard removal. A sharp knife and a couple of large rubbish bags are useful for this task.
Morning tea will be provided.
Questions contact David on 5427 4117
Understanding environmental history – the key to a sustainable future.
Our neighbours at Newham and District Landcare are hosting this presentation. RSVP to Penny Roberts or call Penny on 5427 0795
If you can spare a few hours we’d welcome some help. Thank you.
When: Sunday, 22 February 2015
Time: 9am to midday
Where: Five Mile Creek North Bank
Meeting point: Alongside the intersection of the Thomas Court access track and the main walking/bike track.
Parking: At the end of Thomas Court (off Samuel Court) or by driving over the levee bank near Heron St and carefully driving along the walking/bike track heading upstream.
Tasks include a group moving upstream removing excess plant guards, some ivy removal from tree trunks and cutting and painting of woody weeds. The areas we are working in are mainly shaded.
Other info: Please wear long sleeved clothing, long pants and boots if planning to help with plant guard removal. A sharp knife and a couple of large rubbish bags are useful for this task.
Morning tea will be provided.
This event will be cancelled if a Total Fire Ban is declared in the Central region or if temperatures over 35°C are forecast.
Questions contact David on 5427 4117
Woodend Landcare 