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Subject: Albany Planting Day - Sunday 29th - invitation to Albany families


Kia ora

You're warmly invited to the Hooton Reserve planting day - and welcome to share this invitation via your school newsletter or website.

When: Sunday 29th August 10am to 12pm
Where: Hooton Reserve, Albany, access from Mills Lane
Followed by a FREE sausage sizzle as a thank you to all volunteers. .... and Mr Whippy will be there with free ice creams!

The planting day is part of the celebration for the completion of stage 1 of the Lucas Creek Restoration Project. The focus of the project was on improving stream quality, stormwater capacity and amenity of the Lucas Creek in the Hooton Reserve area, including opportunities for walking and cycling. The public ceremony to officially mark the completion of the project will start at 10am and will be followed by a community planting session at around 10.30am.
Please wear sturdy footwear and bring a spade if you have one.

In case of severe wet weather the planting day will be postponed until Sunday 5th September. For postponement notice please listen to Newstalk ZB or contact Actionline on ph 486 8600.


Kind regards
Kate Jackson

Kate Jackson | Environmental Education Coordinator | Sustainable Environment Team

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