Corowa District Landcare is calling on the local community to support their efforts in revitalising wetlands through an upcoming tree planting event.
With the generous support of Local Land Services and the NSW Government's Riparian Restoration Grant, the group is working hard to remove woody weeds and reintroduce native vegetation to enhance the habitat for frogs and birds in the River Street Wetlands area.
Significant progress has already been made at the wetland site, thanks to the combined efforts of Corowa District Landcare and Federation Council. Numerous woody weeds have been successfully removed, paving the way for the next phase of the project.
To accomplish their goal, the local Landcare group has a remarkable selection of 1,500 plants waiting to be put into the ground.
This diverse collection includes 560 grasses such as kangaroo grass, wallaby grass, and tussock grass. Moreover, 440 herbs, including everlasting daisies, chocolate lilies, and drumsticks, will be planted, alongside 500 shrubs like wattles, Bursaria, hedge salt bush, and hop bush.
A dedicated group of 11 volunteers have made substantial progress by planting approximately 300 trees. However, with much work still to be done, CDL is reaching out to the community for support. The next planting day is scheduled for Sunday, July 23, at 2 p.m., presenting an excellent opportunity for individuals to contribute to the restoration of the wetlands. This event is also a part of the national Tree Day initiative, a renowned campaign dedicated to fostering environmental conservation and community engagement in tree planting activities.
The River Street Wetlands event, an integral component of the broader Tree Day movement, aims to garner community involvement and raise awareness about wetland preservation.
To learn more about this event and how to participate, interested individuals can visit the official Tree Day website at https://treeday.planetark.org/site/10028724. The website provides essential information about the River Street Wetlands event, including the location.
In addition to the River Street Wetlands event, Corowa District Landcare will be hosting another tree planting activity at Savernake on Sunday, July 30, as part of National Tree Day. Additional details regarding the Savernake event can be found on the National Tree Day website at treeday.planetark.org/site/10028707.