The Brooklyn Recycling Group (BRG) – a partnership of local construction and demolition recyclers based in the Brooklyn industrial estate – has invited the community to join a planting day event.
BRG members City Circle Group, Gypsum Fertiliser & Sales, Delta Group and ResourceCo are teaming up with Melbourne Water and the Friends of Lower Kororoit Creek (FLKC) to plant around 700 native plants to strengthen a growing habitat corridor along the creek.
BRG said the event builds on the success of earlier community planting efforts, including a major event in June led by former FLKC president Geoff Mitchelmore.
The event will continue to ’infill’ the area to further enhance the corridor’s natural values, according to BRG.
Melbourne Water’s Waterways and land officer Gerard Morel said the project will bring lasting environmental benefits.
“This location is a large corridor of nature, and will be greatly improved with these additional plants – attracting more birdlife and improving the overall health of the nearby creek,“ Mr Morel said.
BRG community liaison officer Lisa Field said the event is an opportunity for businesses and community members to work together.
“It’s about giving back, but also about connecting with one another and seeing what can be achieved collectively. The Better Environment Plan we’re leading shows that collaboration is key to making real improvements in Brooklyn,“ Ms Field said.
The planting event will take place along Old Geelong Road, Brooklyn on Friday, October 10 from 10am – noon.
Participants are asked to wear suitable clothing and bring gloves to the event.
More info: https://events.brimbank.vic.gov.au/planting-day-old-geelong-rd-brooklyn/
