Bushy Point Tree Releasing Working Bee, Otatara
Working bee from 2 – 4pm to release plantings from September last year.
Various methods can be used to release the trees and suppress competing grass etc growth, as will be demonstrated at the time.
If you can help, please meet at the lookout seat, accessed from the Bryson Rd entrance to Bushy Point.
Kids can help too, finding and marking the seedlings hidden in the tall grass!
If possible, please bring:
Ø shoes or gumboots suitable for working in long grass
Ø gardening gloves
Ø clothing suitable for the expected weather conditions
Ø a face mask if you are allergic to dust or grass seeds
Ø safety (or other) glasses to protect eyes when weeding amid tall grass
Ø secateurs and/or a small pruning saw for working in bracken/lupins
Ø ideally, a pair of sharp garden shears suitable for cutting grass
Ø something to drink, especially in hot conditions.
Please contact Douglas Black on 022 104 8661 for more information.
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