Tree Planting – with Interact Club and Rotary
As a part of my Duke of Edinburgh volunteering category, my goal was to help increase the participation in the annual Rotary tree planting day. With the help of Mr Bourke, Ms Ruderman, Daryl and Ian from Rotary, Ms Lewington and student helpers the day was a complete success. We started our day around 7 o’clock driving around two hours north to Glenaroua Homestead a 7,000 acre working sheep farm. We were joined by Manningham Scouts, Rotary, Landcare and the Pajero club, in total there were over 200 volunteers. We all worked tirelessly to plant 3000 native trees throughout the property ensuring a wide range of diversity to last for generations to come.
We enjoyed a wonderful morning tea and lunch put on by Rotary. A fortunate surprise was to be ferried around the large property by the Pajero 4WD club, giving us access to the property that we were unable to walk ourselves. It was a great way to see the beautiful running river lined with century old Australian gums.
My goal for the day was for students to be able help with a wonderful cause and be able to interact with new people, and it safe to say the goal was achieved. Overall, everyone demonstrated the EDSC values, which made the day even better.
Aadya – 9C
