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Coogee Beach Community Planting Volunteer - Saturday 8 June

Cockburn Volunteer Resource Centre

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Help enhance biodiversity, protect our coastline, and improve habitat values in the City of Cockburn.

Key Tasks

  • Listening to and understanding the safety procedures outlined during the on-site induction
  • Wearing appropriate PPE: preferably a long-sleeved shirt, must wear long pants and closed-in footwear, have a hat/ rain jacket when appropriate.
  • Manual handling of seedling plant trays throughout the designated revegetation areas.
  • Planting seedlings which includes: forming planting basins with a hand trowel, installing fertiliser tablets, and erecting tree guards (when appropriate) with rubber mallet.
  • Transporting mulch throughout the revegetation site with wheelbarrow and buckets and installing around planted seedlings (when appropriate). *Assisting with plant pot & tray and tool collection post-planting.

When Saturday 8 June, 9am - 1pm

Where Coogee Beach Reserve Powell Rd, Coogee (Grassed area behind Coogee Beach Cafe)

Volunteer Benefits

  • Gain knowledge of local native species
  • Learn how to plant seedlings with full demonstration on the day
  • Volunteer with the whole family
  • Morning tea provided

Bring

  • Sunscreen and water bottle
  • Appropriate clothing for all weather conditions including enclosed footwear.

Registrations essential

Proudly supported by City of Cockburn, Perth NRM, Cockburn Coastcare Group and DPLH Coastwest grant.