Thousands of seedlings need planting at Melros tree day
The community is invited to help increase Mandurah's urban canopy by planting more than 2500 native seedlings at Melros Reserve and in the dunes near Melros Beach car park.
This is part of Planet Ark's National Tree Day event to educate about the environment and encourage everyone to give back to the natural spaces they live in.
During the event, attendees can learn tips for successful planting from the city and Bouvard Coastcare group, and learn about the importance of native plants in combating erosion and protecting Mandurah's coastal lifestyle.
There will be kids' activities, stalls, native seedling giveaways from Men of the Trees, plus a free sausage sizzle from the Falcon Lions Club.
For more details and event information, visit http://bit.ly/4kQ351Y.
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