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Volunteer Planting Day 2013 - Shakespear Regional Park

Here's a great opportunity to make a difference to Auckland's parks.  Bring your family and friends and help us enhance your Regional Parks.  Each plant was grown from seeds collected here at Shakespear, with the help of Shakespear Open Sanctuary Society Inc.

Date:      Sunday 16th June, 2013
Time:     10.00am - 1.00pm
Where:  Shakespear Regional Park (follow the signs to the planting site)

There are tasks available to accommodate most levels of fitness.  Previous experience is not necessary.  A barbecue will be provided afterwards.

Equipment to bring:
  • a spade and gloves
  • sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots (jandals are not suitable)
  • a raincoat and warm clothing
  • hat, sunglasses and suncreen if it's a sunny day

Please be sure to:
  • supervise children around the site and water areas
  • watch your step on uneven ground and take care when handling plants (especially near the eyes)