Moonee Valley City Council community planting at Afton Street Conservation Park

Help us Care for Country together. Join in as we plant seedlings in our wonderful conservation reserve and help look after local wildlife, the iconic Maribyrnong River and the wonderful wetlands. Roll up your sleeves and get planting before heading over for hot drink and a snag from our wonderful Rotarians. Then find a spot on a picnic rug to admire your work, meet some of our local community groups or find out more about our local nature. We will also have a free seedling for you to take home and plant in your garden!

DIRECTIONS

We will be planting near in the flat, lower section of the park. If entering from Afton Street, walk past the wetlands along the main path. If entering from Prospect Street, follow the walking track along the top of the hill and follow the signs (this track is not flat). There will be limited parking in the Afton Street entrance car park. Parking is available in the surrounding streets or on Chifley Drive (Maribyrnong) across the walking bridge. Please note: the access from the main entrance at Afton Street is flat and suitable for wheelchairs.

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

This is a free event. Register on the day, head over to 'Sign in' to register to join in. Getting there: Afton Street Conservation Park is on the main Maribyrnong River trail. Walk, cycle or scoot along to join us. There will be limited parking in the Afton Street entrance car park. Parking is available in the surrounding streets or on Chifley Drive (Maribyrnong) across the walking bridge. What to bring: - Bring a water bottle, a mug and a chair or picnic rug if you wish. - Wear weather appropriate clothes and we recommend closed toe shoes. - Kids might get muddy! What will be there: - We will have gloves, trowels, and kneelers for you to borrow. - Hand washing and accessible toilets on site. - Free hot drink (coffee, hot chocolate, tea) for every participant - Free BBQ sausages (Halal beef and vegetarian sausages) - Free activities and displays from local community groups - Valley Youth chill out area Visit www.mvcc.vic.gov.au/events/community-planting-day-national-tree-day/ or contact us for more information.

WHAT'S PROVIDED?

Gloves,Tools and equipment for planting,Watering cans / buckets,Drinking water,Snacks,BBQ