Borough celebrates 10 years of community planting

THE Borough of Queenscliffe’s 2018 Community Planting Day later this month will mark 10 consecutive years of community planting in the borough.

“Ten years of community involvement in the care of our coastal environment is definitely something to celebrate,” mayor Susan Salter said.

“Council is privileged to enjoy the support of such a committed and involved community.”

Volunteers are invited to join in with planting and maintenance weeding along the dunes in The Narrows, around Lovers Walk and the Dog Beach Car Park, on National Tree Day on July 29 from 10am to 12.30pm.

The 2018 event is hosted by the Bellarine Catchment Network, the Swan Bay Environment Association and the Borough of Queenscliffe.

A barbecue lunch will be provided for all volunteers from 12.30pm, and parking is available in the Dog Beach Car Park, access track 6B, Bellarine Highway, Queenscliff.

“We look forward to rolling up our sleeves and mucking in with the Community Planting Day volunteers again this year,” Cr Salter said.

“Please remember to dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear.

“There is no need to pre-register or book, just turn up on the day ready to work and have fun.”

At last year’s event, 24 volunteers braved wintery conditions to plant 300 indigenous trees, shrubs and groundcovers provided by the Queenscliff Indigenous Nursery.

Head to the National Tree website at treeday. planetark.org/site/10018997 to register for Community Planting Day 2018, or email Bellarine Catchment Network program manager Matt Crawley at matt.bcn@environmentbellarine. org.au to find out more.