Planting 2018

EXTRA DAY: Sat 21 July

Because of the forecast for bad weather on Sunday we are having an extra planting day this Saturday 21 July.

Sunday is still on as planned, but if the weather is terrible again check our facebook page for a cancellation.

17 June, 15 & 22 July

Public planting days for 2018 are as above.   We also need help on each preceding Friday  to help lay the plants out on site.

Planting is from 10am to 1pm, and followed by a free BBQ.  Follow signs at the park entrance to planting site.  Dress for the weather and wear closed footwear suitable for a muddy slope.  Please watch the weather forecast,  but planting will go ahead regardless of the weather.  Gloves and spades are provided but feel free to bring your own.

Since the formation of the Park in 1975, annual planting has greatly extended the original areas of native bush.  Steeper gully areas have been fenced off and each year we fill some in with new planting, so eventually only the ridges will be left in grass.

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