Balnarring to the Bay Planting Day

Balnarring to the Bay Planting Day

Join us in planting 5000 trees in 2024 to create a lasting woodland for the native flora and fauna on the Peninsula.

By MCC Landcare Group

Date and time

Saturday, May 18 · 9am - 12pm AEST

Location

Saltbush, Balnarring Beach (Presentation Family Centre)

122 Balnarring Beach Road Balnarring, VIC 3926 Australia

Agenda

9:00 AM - 9:20 AM

Briefing and planting demonstration

9:20 AM - 12:00 PM

Planting lots and lots of trees

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Afternoon tea

About this event

  • 3 hours

🌳 What's going on: We're planting 5000 native trees and shrubs to create a thriving indigenous Woodland of 30 acres (!!!) for native fauna and flora on the Mornington Peninsula. And we can't do it alone!

🧁 We'll begin at 9am sharp with a planting demo and briefing, plant lots and lots of trees, then finish up with a nice cuppa and cake to round out the morning.

🕘 When should I arrive? We will begin the demo at 9am sharp, however please allow at least 20 minutes for the walk from the carpark to the planting site (~800m).

🚗 Getting there: At the sign for Saltbush, follow the long driveway until you reach the carpark. From there, there is an 800m walk (or MCC Landcare buggy ride :) to the planting site.

🧤 What to bring: Please BYO 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.

Frequently asked questions

What should I bring?

Please BYO gloves, sturdy footwear, long pants, and a long-sleeved (sun-smart) shirt. Also, bring friends and drinking water!

How do I get there?

Follow Balnarring Beach road to Saltbush at 122 Balnarring Beach road. At the sign for Saltbush, follow the long driveway until you reach the carpark. From there, there is an 800m walk (or MCC Landcare buggy ride :) to the planting site. Please allow 20 mins before the start time to get to the site.

Can I bring a friend?

Yes indeed! Bring as many friends as you like! We love groups of people working together :) Please ensure they register for the event so we have an idea of numbers.

Do I need planting experience?

No prior experience needed, but be aware that tree planting involves digging, bending and walking on uneven ground so you will need good physical fitness and mobility. We will have a planting demo at 9am sharp. Please allow 20 minutes to walk to the planting site from the carpark.

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