Umina Community Group Street Planting initiative

Sunday 26th July was National Tree Day…an initiative of Planet Ark.

To support this initiative, members of the Umina Community Group saw this as an opportunity to do something positive for our local environment and to reconnect with nature.

‘Research shows that time in nature helps us thrive as individuals – physically, intellectually, emotionally, mentally, and ethically.’

Gosford City Council Protection of the Environment Trust Project via Gosford City Council Nursery donated a dozen trees for planting in local streets of Umina Beach. A small number of families were happy to participate in the planting of their chosen trees and to continue to care for these until they are well-established. The trees chosen for this event were Grevillea Banksii ( Red Silky Oak), Melaleuca Armillaris (Bracelet Honey Myrtle) and Tuckeroo.
The trees chosen for this event are shown here…

Grevillea Banksii or Red Silky Oak

Melaleuca Armillaris or Bracelet Honey Myrtle

Everyone became involved on the day..

We’d like to thank Kerri, Craig and Beau (from Artform Kitchens) for ‘adopting’ two Grevilleas in Trafalgar Street

South Street neighbour Garry is happy with his Melaleuca

Deb and Gary (South Street Bushcare) had fun on the day planting.

It is hoped that these trees will be cared for by nature-loving neighbours. If you see these trees in your street, please give them some water as they settle in to their new environment.

Trafalgar Street now has seven new trees. South Street has two new trees. Small numbers but let’s hope the idea catches on!