Spending time in nature is one of the best things we can do for our physical and mental wellbeing – and what better way to do it than by planting trees?
Mackay residents are invited to roll up their sleeves, breathe in the fresh air, and help green up Glenella at council’s National Tree Day planting event on Sunday, July 27.
Held at Glenfields Park, on Wheeler Drive, the event runs from 8am to 11am and will build on years of community planting work along Goosepond Creek.
Mayor Greg Williamson said the initiative not only improved the health of the local environment, but also encouraged residents to connect with nature and each other.
He said this year’s planting continues a multi-year greening initiative.
“It’s been fantastic to see how plants we planted last year along Goosepond Creek have thrived in the last 12 months,” Mayor Williamson said.
“The plant species have been specifically chosen to reflect the types of vegetation that would have grown along Goosepond Creek prior to clearing, including grasses, groundcovers, shrubs and trees,” he said.
“As well as increasing canopy cover over the urban footprint, it also expands the width of riparian vegetation, which assists with improving waterway health.
“This not only supports our natural environment, but also creates a greener, healthier future for the region by encouraging people to enjoy the great outdoors.”
Mayor Williamson said National Tree Day was an easy way for residents to be part of Australia’s largest community tree planting and nature care event.
“These types of events bring the community together and help create a shared sense of ownership and responsibility for these environments,” he said.
“Anyone from those with the greenest thumb to the novice gardener can make a meaningful difference to our community and environment.”
Getting involved is easy; just register on the Volunteer - National Tree Day website.
Please wear sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and bring a water bottle. If you have your own gardening gloves, bring them along too. A free barbecue will be provided to everyone who participates in this event.
National Tree Day and School’s Tree Day in Mackay is supported by Mackay Regional Council.
Stay up to date on all the latest urban greening events and initiatives by subscribing to council’s urban greening eNewsletter at connectingmackay.com.au/urban-greening.
Residents are invited to join Mackay Regional Council’s National Tree Day planting event at Glenfields Park on July 27, helping to enhance local green spaces and improve waterway health. Photo supplied
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