National Tree Day at Longley with Kingborough Council
National Tree Day with Kingborough Council - RSVP here: https://treeday.planetark.org/site/10019232
Aims of the project: We will create a buffer for the existing vegetation along the river and increase the habitat corridor that runs from the mountain through the North West Bay river catchment to the coast. The day will also focus on celebrating all the work that has been undertaken in the catchment since the original catchment management plan and introduce the reviewed version for discussion. The plan and maps will be available to look at on the day.
Organisation: Kingborough Council
Site Address: Huon Road
Longley Tas 7150
Nearest Cross Street: Millhouses
Directions: Longley Park beside North West Bay River, just upstream from the Longley International Hotel. Follow signs. Most cars will be able to park on site.
Suitable for Children: Yes
Accessible for disabled: Yes
Notes about the day for Volunteers:
This years National Tree Day event will celebrate the North West Bay River catchment with regular tree planting and free BBQ plus a chance to meet and talk about the new catchment management plan, take a short guided walk and look at some natural river regeneration. Parking: Most car will be able to park on the grass, alternative parking along the roads or down at the public park. please do not park in the pub car parking area. The pub has informed us that music starts at 2 and that bookings will be essential if you want food.
The following will be provided: Gloves, Tools and equipment for planting, Watering cans / buckets, Drinking water, BBQ
Activities that will take place on the day:
- Planting Activity
- Educational Activities
- Other
- Guided walk
Categories
- Wildlife corridors
- Native animal habitat
- Rivers, wetlands & waterways