NOTE - address change from Eucalyptus Court, Mickleham to instead enter the Mt Ridley Nature Conservation Reserve from the laneway on the left of Heritage Way, Mickleham.

At this large planting you can take action to help nature and celebrate World Environment Day. The Mt Ridley Nature Conservation Reserve needs more mid-storey tree and shrub species to create habitat for small woodland birds. Some of these beautiful woodland birds are becoming quite rare to find, yet play a very important role by controlling infestations of sap-sucking lerp insects, which impact on the health of the majestic River Red Gums.

Join in with corporate volunteers from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), National Australia Bank (NAB), and other community members. Pizzas are on offer for lunch, or please bring you own lunch if you have special dietary requirements.

FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

Hume City Council's Greening events are free family-friendly and child-safe activities, with people of all ages and backgrounds welcomed. Participants up to the ages of 85 are covered by Council's Personal Accident Insurance policy, but participants older than 85 years are NOT covered and participate at their own risk. Children must be supervised by their parent or guardian at all times.

Please register your attendance on the event sign-in sheet and follow the event supervisor's safe working instructions.

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Car-parking is available alomg the laneway to the planting site.

For public transport options, check the PTV Journey Planner at http://jp.ptv.vic.gov.au/

What can I bring into the event?

Please wear old comfortable clothing that you wouldn't mind getting dirty, with safe enclosed shoes. Consider if you need to bring a rain jacket or a sun-smart hat. Bring a drink bottle (water, tea and coffee will be provided) and your own packed lunch if you have any special dietary requirements (a simple BBQ lunch or pizzas are catered for lunch, with fruit snacks).

All the other tools, equipment and materials required will be provided by Council, including gloves and sunscreen.

When will events be cancelled?

Greening events will be cancelled if there is bad weather forecast, including heavy rain, thunderstorms or gale force winds. However light drizzling rain is great planting weather and the event will go ahead if people arrive (check the rain radar on http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR023.loop.shtml#skip).

Council staff are normally out on site about an hour before the event commences, setting up.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Contact Melissa Doherty, Urban Biodiversity Officer at Hume City Council

9205 2466
0409 702 086
melissado@hume.vic.gov.au