Environmental News
A romp in Mambo Swamp for World Wetlands Day
Trees In Newcastle's bush regenerators have been romping in
Mambo Swamp preparing it for World
Wetlands
Day, February 2nd, removing weeds that threaten the
health of the
wetland.
Landcare For Youth -L4Y
This year Landcare For Youth (L4Y) funding was granted to the Lake Macquarie Landcare Network by the Environmental Trust. Trees In Newcastle is delivering the three year project targeting all ages of youth from preschool to University to become more involved in on-ground projects and developing a youth based network across the city.
Are you involved in a youth based group that would like some support to develop and implement an on-ground project? Do you have some youth that would like to take a leadership role in their school or community? Contact TIN for a chat so we can lend a hand, it doesn't cost the earth and it may well save the planet.
Beautiful Birthday Banners abound
Thanks to an Australia Post- Landcare Asutralia grant TIN now has some beautiful Banners to let everyone know where we are
AABR in the Hunter
Several months ago (March 2008) a meeting was held by a group of local bush regenerators to formally discuss how they might act to resolve a list of issues common throughout the bush regeneration industry. Issues such as the urgent need for more resources in ecological restoration, retention of skilled people in the workplace, pay & conditions, competency standards and training were high on the list.
It was agreed that an independent organisation
Annual General Meeting Agenda
It's that time of year when some constitutional changes are put forward and a new Committee is up for election. The Agenda is available to inform and inspire your TIN participation in the democratic process
Congratulations Cara!
Cara-Jane
Lloyd, affectionately known as Cara, has scooped the pool at the Hunter
Regional Apprentice and Trainee Awards held this month, taking out the
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Student of the Year.
"It's no
wonder, she's such a fantastic asset to the TIN team, she knows what needs to
be done and she goes about doing it" Nursery Manager Barb Nanshe said.
A growing tradition
National Tree Day saw 170 locals turn out to turn some soil, pop in a plant and check on last years progeny.
There was enthusiasm-a-plenty for planting the locally grown plants and contributing to the ongoing revegetation of the iconic King Edward Park site. Four hundred trees, 1145 shrubs and 3000 grasses and groundcovers found their roots tenderly tucked into the prepared beds.