Sparkies will join WWF-Australia and Northern Beaches Council on Tuesday 5 June – World Environment Day – on an interactive tree planting day. The day will include an opportunity to work in actively protecting areas of ecological significance.
The team of volunteers will take part in restoring Australia’s natural landscape by getting
their hands dirty and enjoying an interactive planting session at James Meehan Reserve in Dee Why.
The plants will contribute directly to create greener, more livable cities across Australia and help meet
carbon neutral targets.
Please ensure you have approval from your supervisor before signing up.
Participants will need to make their own way to and from the site next to Dee Why Lagoon (~36 min
drive from Sydney’s CBD).
10.00–10.30 am: Participants sign in and receive a WWF hat and badge
10.30–10:45 am: Presentation to welcome attendees and introduction to WWF and their partner, Northern Beaches Council
11:15–11:30 am: Planting demonstration
11:30 am–1:00 pm: Planting session
1.00–2:00 pm: Lunch – BBQ
2.00–2:30 pm: Presentation by WWF-Australia
2:30–3:00 pm: Thank you speeches and wrap-up of the day and photo at the end
3:00 pm: End of event
A dedicated team leader to supervise the project
A comprehensive introduction to the project and explanation of its significance and purpose
Site preparation
Project risk assessment and complete WHS briefing
Hand tools, plants and protective equipment
Required insurance (provided by the council), permits and approvals
BBQ lunch
WWF-Australia hat and badge for all participants
Arrange transport to and from the site – please note that there is on-site parking
A bottle of water and snacks
Sunscreen
Appropriate shoes and clothing e.g. trousers and closed in shoes
We advise any participant who doesn’t want a BBQ lunch or has severe allergies to bring their own packed lunch