Dig this
Lucy Koteka and son Joshua at a Battle Hill planting day
From June to September, Greater Wellington organises both community and corporate planting days... and we're inviting you to join in.
Planting native trees and shrubs is essential for protecting and enhancing our environment. But it's a lot of work - thousands of plants are needed to sustain an ecosystem. So we need as many helping hands as possible.
"People from all walks of life join community planting days," says Greater Wellington's Robyn Smith. "We have environmental groups, schoolchildren, families and individuals wanting to make a difference. Even if you go just once a year, you're making an important contribution."
Businesses can take part in corporate planting days. It's great for team building and benefits the wider community. Contact us if your business would like to get involved.
Planting days are held at regional parks, rivers, streams, wetlands, estuaries and coastal dunes.
Community planting days: www.gw.govt.nz/events
Corporate planting days: 04 801 1027 or email caregroups@gw.govt.nz