| The launching of the program
included the planting of a two metre shade tree, a small native
tree planting with the schools children and a talk on "Why
Trees Are Great" presented by Council’s Horticultural
Officer.
Participating students had the choice of taking home a native
tree or a shrub to plant on their own backyards and were presented
with student information package containing various environmental
education materials, brochures and leaflets plus species description
fact sheet of the tree/shrub received.
The Schools Shade Tree Program is a part of the Greening Townsville
Program, which supports Townsville schools to establish shade
trees in school grounds; promote 'Sunsafe' practices; and to foster
partnerships between Council and schools by involving school children
in greening and tree planting activities. The program also compliments
previous tree planting efforts undertaken by schools throughout
Townsville such as through Schools National Tree Day.
Watering in after planting shade
trees
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