Planting dates, 2016

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 the current planting plan aims to fill gradually these.

 Public plantings for 2016 are on the mornings of June 12, Jun 19 and July 17.   These are all on a Sunday but if you’re organising a  group visit we also need help on each Friday prior to the planting days to help lay the plants out on site.
Planting is from 10am to 1pm, and followed by a free BBQ.  Follow signs at park entrance to planting site.  Dress for the weather and wear suitable closed boots.  Gloves and spades are provided but feel free to bring your own.

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