More than 340 enthusiastic volunteers rolled up their sleeves in Cranbourne West on Sunday 27 July for Casey Council’s National Tree Day event.
Representatives from Melbourne Stars attended the event, and volunteers from Gardens for Wildlife were on hand to share information on how to provide habitat in residents’ backyards.
The Council’s Waste Education team were also on-site to discuss good waste management practices to use at home.
Casey Quarters Ward Councillor Carolyn Eaves, who also attended the day, said during the three-hour event, more than 340 volunteers planted 7,000 trees and shrubs.
“We planted a mix of indigenous trees, shrubs and ground cover plants, which will grow to provide habitat for small native birds and bandicoots in the area,” she said.
“It was a great day, that was both educational and fun.
“A big thanks also to the Rotary Club of Berwick and Sikh Volunteers Inc, who provided a tasty lunch for our hard-working volunteers.”
Ms Eaves said creating connections between patches of vegetation is essential for our native wildlife.
“Important corridors, such as powerline easements where our planting took place this year, make it easier for wildlife to navigate through the urban environment,” she said.
“With this newly added vegetation, it will give the local wildlife a safe place to feed, sleep and move through in the future.”
