Volunteers spent the morning of Saturday 16 May at Casuarina Sands planting around 350 native trees along the Murrumbidgee.
The mix of trees planted included River Red Gums, Ribbon Gums and Casuarinas, also known as River She-Oaks. All three belong on this stretch of river, and do the same quiet work once they are established: shading the water, holding the bank together through high flows, and giving native birds, insects and fish somewhere to shelter.
The 350 trees are part of a larger effort. ACT Parks will put 5,000 trees in the ground this autumn to improve canopy connectivity along the river.
More plantings are planned after winter. No experience is needed and everything is provided, so if you would like to be there for the next one, subscribe for updates or keep an eye on the events page.
To everyone who came along, thank you. Your energy and good company made it a lovely morning, and the river is better for it.