Tara Murray
The Friends of Maribyrnong Valley are making the most of lockdown coming to an end.
The group, which does regular tree planting in Brimbank and Maribyrnong, have been limited to what they can do during the five lockdowns.
They are hoping now as that Melbournians come out of the latest lockdown, they can get the community involved in their work once again.
Friends of Maribyrnong Valley’s Maelor Himbury said it had been hard for the group at times over the past 18 months.
“We’re back out planning grasses,” he said last week. “We needed to get out to get some things on the ground.
“We’re trying to get out as much as possible on the ground. The group has worked steadily since early in the year when we’ve been allowed.”
The group had organised a community tree planting event, which more than 100 people signed up for before it was cancelled due to lockdown.
Mr Himbury said the group is hoping to be able to have a few community events in the near future.
“We have rescheduled one with Keilor Primary School a couple of times,” he said.
“Hopefully we can do it on [August 14] if restrictions ease.
“We’re hoping to do a community planting for adults the following Saturday.”
Mr Himbury said there were always looking for volunteers to join the group and help with tree planting.
