By JESSE GRAHAM
WARBURTON kids got a chance to hone their green thumbs last week, in a tree-planting excursion along the Yarra River.
Children from Warburton Primary School and Warburton Preschool visited the riverside near the Warburton Recreation Reserve to plant 300 trees and native plants.
The 11 Grade 5 and 6 students teamed up with 15 preschool children to plant trees, install guards around them and write a message for the newly-installed plants.
“I love u. Please grow big. Have a happy life,” was inscribed on one of the guards, which was set up by Tegan, Katy and Lily.
The event was organised by Warburton Environment, Upper Yarra Landcare and the Upper Yarra River Reserves, who aim to plant 2500 trees along the 1000 square metre site.
Principal at Warburton Primary School, Damian Marley, said the excursion was one of the most positive the school children had ever been to.
“Our school is placed in the most beautiful natural surroundings, so sustainability is a big part of the curriculum,” he said.
“We really want to grow that.”
Another tree planting event will be held at the site on Father’s Day, Sunday 7 September.
The event will begin at 10am at the Warburton Hardware car park, and all participants will receive a free lunch.
For more information, visit www.upperyarralandcare.org.au.
