Community Working Bee at the New Town Rivulet

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New Town Rivulet working bee
Saturday the 28th of June a group of 20 volunteers descended on the New Town rivulet for a weeding and rubbish collecting working bee in preparation for the upcoming planting day.

As always, we collected a lot of rubbish but we all think it’s been less and less each time we’re there. Feedback has been given by the local community that the area has remained mostly rubbish free since the group started their work. 

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Community volunteers hard at work

We also prepped our site for the next stage (planting), removing plenty of poplar and willow saplings as well as the odd blackberry. An amazing morning tea filled with fresh baked bread, scones and cakes was supplied by the volunteers to nourish the team on a cold winters day. We are looking forward to out upcoming planting day on August 10th 2025.

NTRPLG working hard
NTRPLC volunteers collecting rubbish from the rivulet
Thank you to Ash Carden and the Glenorchy City Council for supporting this activity and providing tools and knowledge. 

New Town Rivulet Platypus Landcare Group
New Town Rivulet Platypus Landcare Group

Jess Ewing
Jess Ewing
Jess is a nature lover, artist and activist. She enjoys spending time outdoors bushwalking and gardening. 


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