Cumberland Council - National Tree Day Canal Road Park

Canal Road Park is part of the Lower Prospect Canal, an area which contains remnants of the critically endangered Cumberland Plains Woodlands species. For our event we will be planting native trees, shrubs and ground cover plants consistent with the Cumberland Plains Woodland vegetation community. By planting trees, shrubs and ground cover we are helping to grow the habitat corridor at the site which will provide support for local biodiversity.

DIRECTIONS

Cumberland City Council is participating in Planet Ark’s National Tree Day 2023. This year, our selected site is Canal Road Park Greystanes. There is street parking available along Canal Road and surrounding side streets. Council will be organising for the car park at Holroyd High School to be open to the public, so that extra parking will be available on the day. The school is a 5-minute walk from Canal Road Park, wayfinding signage will be provided.

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

This event will begin at 10am and conclude at 12pm. A BBQ lunch and refreshments will be provided for the volunteers. Vegetarian options will be available. Sunscreen, gloves and trowels will be provided by Council; however, supplies may be limited so volunteers are encouraged to bring their own equipment to the event. Volunteers are encouraged to wear a hat for this event and bring plenty of water on the day.

WHAT'S PROVIDED?

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