National Tree Day

8th Annual Friends of Padman Park National Tree Day

10am to midday

Sunday

27 July 2008

Join the Friends of Padman - Mates Park planting native shrubs along the slopes below the Day Street carpark and children's playground.

When: Planting begins at 10am through to 12pm. BBQ to follow.

Where: Padman- Mates Park  Corner Day Street & Padman Drive Albury

What to bring: Gloves, shovel, mattock and sturdy footwear (some tools provided)

Even if you've never planted a tree before, you will be shown how to plant one on the day!

The Benefits:

·     Restore native vegetation, combat the greenhouse effect.

·     Create habitat for threatened species of native fauna. 

·     Instill environmental values, and as the children grow, the trees grow with them.

·     Helps to prevent soil erosion.

·     Native trees are also more hardy as they require less water

Further Information and contacts on the day:

 Ant Packer, Ranger            0427 926 282