Help Restore Boorowa River At Community Planting Day

Join the community tree planting event in Boorowa on Saturday, September 21. Pictured from left to right: Bryce Weedon - Hilltops Council Principal Strategic Planner, Ted Hill - Hilltops Council Open Spaces Coordinator, Grant Grocott - Open Spaces Crew Leader Boorowa, Hugh Jackson - Hilltops Council Natural Assets Officer and Amber Kelly - Boorowa Landcare Coordinator.

Hilltops Council has announced a collaborative community planting day on the Boorowa River, in partnership with the Australian River Restoration Centre - Rivers of Carbon team, Boorowa Community Landcare Group and Birdlife Australia.

The project is being led by the Rivers of Carbon team and Boorowa Community Landcare Group who, alongside Council, are dedicated to enhancing water quality and biodiversity in the Boorowa region.

The Community Planting Day is one part of the Rivers of Carbon Boorowa project which focuses on protecting and restoring six kilometres of stream and 40 hectares of riparian habitat to improve water quality, biodiversity, and habitat connectivity in Boorowa.

The Boorowa Community Planting Day will take place on September 21, beginning at 10 am and aims to bring together local residents to enhance the Boorowa River Walk, all whilst learning about the vital role of native plants and fauna.

The day will start with a demonstration on how to plant native trees and shrubs, followed by hands-on planting opportunities for participants.

Rivers of Carbon will also facilitate short educational discussions about land care, birds and biodiversity, with giveaways and information about native plants, water bugs, the Southern Pygmy Perch and Superb Parrot.

Attendees will also be able to chat with the Local Landcare Coordinator, Amber Kelly, Paul Russell from Birdlife Australia, representatives from Council and Jed Pearson from Waterwatch and Rivers of Carbon.

This is a free event, but participants are asked to register beforehand, as a light lunch will be provided.

Participants are asked to bring sturdy shoes and planting - appropriate clothing, wet weather gear, gloves and a water bottle.

Families are welcome, but children must be under direct supervision at all times due to the proximity of the river.

When registering, register all attendees.

Visit www.eventbrite.com.au/e/community-tree-planting-day-help-us-restoreboorowa-river-tickets-979053253637 for further information and to register.

Once you are registered, the address will be provided.