Waratah Day 2018
Event Information
Description
You are invited to come and pick waratahs in Wingello in the Southern Highlands.
"As a teenager I lived on Mount Keira near Wollongong where waratahs grow naturally. I always loved them and in the spring of 1997 I decided to plant two hundred waratahs on the property my husband and I have. Each year I planted a few more until there were seven hundred plants, with many different varieties, including white ones. At first I had the crazy dream of supplying waratahs for the winners’ posies at the Sydney Olympics. Then for several years we supplied local florists, a flower wholesaler and gave huge bunches to friends."
- Pam Menzies, Owner - Wombat Lane Farm
All proceeds will be donated to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation to help raise literacy levels and improve the lives and opportunities of Indigenous Australians living in remote communities.
WHEN?
Sunday 14 October 2018 10:00am - 3:00pm
WHERE?
Wombat Lane Farm
Wombat Lane (off Camden Street)
Wingello NSW 2579
(Two hours from Sydney)
HOW MUCH?
Seven waratahs for $25 - all proceeds donated to the ILF.
WHAT TO BRING?
Secateurs or tree loppers
We hope you can join us! Arrive early so you don't miss out!
Organiser Indigenous Literacy Foundation
Organiser of Waratah Day 2018
The Indigenous Literacy Foundation is a national book industry charity, which aims to reduce the disadvantage experienced by children in remote Indigenous communities across Australia, by lifting literacy levels and instilling a lifelong love of reading. They do this through supplying new, culturally relevant books and literacy resources, with an focus on early literacy, and publishing community stories, many in first languages.
The Foundation's national advocacy and fundraising day on Wednesday 5 September, aims to raise more than $300,000 to provide over 30,000 books to remote communities. Visit our website for more information.