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Merricks-Coolart Landcare Planting Day – Balnarring to the Bay Biolink
17 August @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
FreeOur final planting day for the season is this weekend!
We’re almost at our 5000 plant goal for this season! Join us on Saturday 17th August to wrap up the great work of the last 5 months by the planting the final 1000 trees and shrubs at our Balnarring to the Bay Biolink project this weekend.
Register for your planting Day Pass here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/982921694247
Saturday 17th August, 9am–12pma
Saltbush (Presentation Family Centre)
122 Balnarring Beach Road Balnarring, VIC 3926
* At the sign for Saltbush, follow the long driveway until you reach the carpark. From there, there is a 600m walk (or MCC Landcare buggy ride to the planting site.
The plan for the day:
- 8:30 am – 9:00 am: Sign in and walk to the planting site (~600m)
- 9:00 am – 9:20 am: Briefing and planting demonstration**
- 9:20 am – 12:00 pm: Planting lots and lots of trees
– Morning tea break included
** Note: We will begin the demo at 9:00am sharp, however please allow at least 15 minutes for the walk from the carpark to the planting site (~600m).
Please bring: gloves, sturdy footwear, long pants, and a long-sleeved (sun-smart) shirt. Also, bring friends and drinking water!
Tree planting involves digging, bending and walking on uneven ground so you will need good physical fitness and mobility.