PEOPLE are being urged to roll up their sleeves and dig into the dirt this Sunday when Planet Ark and Logan City Council aim to plant 2000 native trees.
The free event, from 8am-10am, will be in Mabel Park.
Local councillor Mindy Russell said she couldn’t think of a better way to help celebrate National Tree Day than “by making our part of the city even more green.”
“We know many hands make light work, so the more people we can get to Mabel Park, the better.”
Plants, gloves and equipment will be supplied, as well as refreshments and a sausage sizzle.
Participants are urged to wear enclosed shoes and sun protection and bring water. The event is suitable for children. Parental supervision is required.
Cr Laurie Koranski said donning the gloves and planting a tree was a fun way to help the local environment.
“Protecting and enhancing our natural environment is important to our community,” she said.
“The preservation of our green canopy has been nationally recognised and helping council plant more trees ensures that our healthy and beautiful natural environment is sustainable and can be enjoyed for generations to come.”
Volunteers will plant a range of native groundcover, shrubs and trees as part of the native habitat enhancement.
Mabel Park is on Paradise Road at Slacks Creek. Onsite parking is available.
To register, treeday.planetark.org/site/10027095
