A community planting event is taking place at Point Lonsdale Batesford this Sunday in honour of National Tree Day.
Thousands of trees will be planted across the region, including Lara and Batesford, on July 28 during the country’s largest nature care event to help provide a green environment for future generations.
City of Greater Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan said a community planting event would occur from 10am to 1pm at 592-670 Shell Rd, Point Lonsdale.
“You don’t need to be a green thumb or have experience in planting trees to take part, as our staff will be there to guide you,” he said.
“National Tree Day is a chance to make a positive contribution to our environment, connect with the broader community and spend time outdoors with friends and family.
“We’re excited to partner with Planet Ark again for National Tree Day, which is responsible for 27 million trees being planted across Australia by five million volunteers since 1996.”
National Tree Day events will also occur at Lavender Drive Reserve’s drainage basin, Lara, and at the corner of Millpond Lane and Vigneron Avenue in Batesford.
Councillor Peter Murrihy is chair of the Environment and Circular Economy portfolio. He said he looked forward to seeing people helping “make a significant difference to our environment”.
“We’re expecting to plant around 3000 seedlings on National Tree Day and in the days prior by students at two local schools taking part in planting days at the basin,” he said.
