Since 1996, over five million Australians have volunteered their time towards the planting of over 27 million native trees, shrubs and grasses. Image: Planet Ark
Save The Date: Schools Tree Day And National Tree Day: This year, Planet Ark is asking Australians to connect with nature and their community on Sunday 28th July for National Tree Day. Schools Tree Day will be held on Friday 26th July. The campaign seeks to plant a million native trees, shrubs and grasses in support of Australia’s natural environment and the communities that rely on it. Find and volunteer at a National Tree Day planting site in our area https://treeday.planetark.org/find-a-site/.
Nominations Now Open For Crown Land Management Awards: Do you know a dedicated Crown land volunteer, volunteer board or local council that goes above and beyond in managing a Crown reserve? Now is the perfect time to acknowledge them by nominating for a NSW/ACT Community Achievement Award. Full details on how to nominate are on the Awards Australia website at awardsaustralia.com/nswactcaa.
Trees For Bees Funding Available: The Carman’s Trees for Bees Community Tree Grants support the planting of bee-friendly trees in extended gardens, communityowned land, school grounds, sporting club precincts and urban corridors. There are 21 grants of $500 available and applications close on 15th July. For information and to apply: www.wheenbeefoundation.org.au/our-work/projects/community-tree-grants/
Updated Hours At Age Of Fishes Museum: Starting this Monday, 1st July, the Age Of Fishes Museum have updated operating hours. The Museum will now be open Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. During school holidays, the Museum will be open 7 days a week.
Exciting New Offerings At Cowra Civic Centre These July School Holidays: The Cowra Civic Centre is the place to be during the upcoming July school holidays. The highlight of the holiday program is “Dinomaniacs,” a live, dinosaur-themed, interactive stage production specifically designed for kids, set to captivate audiences on 17th July. Additionally, movie lovers can enjoy a special treat with $12.50 movie tickets throughout the holiday period, which includes a complimentary snack-sized popcorn for online ticket purchases only. for more information on Cowra Civic Centre programming go to www.cowraciviccentre.com/whats-on
Head to Cowra Civic Centre for school holiday fun.