“In the cold darkness of 2am on June 22 2015 25 staff, students, ex-students, parents and friends of St Patrick’s College began the journey of lifetime to Papua New Guinea. Over the next 15 days they walked the gruelling Kokoda track and completed a service project at Kokoda College.St Patrick’s College endeavours to raise good boys to the status of great men willing and able to serve their communities. The Kokoda track is ideal for this purpose”.Michael Weadon | Teacher | College newsletter.[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”]The wilds of PNGMichael contacted Fifteen Trees looking for a way to reduce the carbon footprint of his school excursion to PNG. Together we decided that 225 trees would go a long way to do precisely that. The trees were planted throughout the Pentland Hills (between Melbourne and Ballarat) by Emma Muir and Moorabool Landcare Network.“Hi Colleen,Many thanks again for your generous contribution to our Landcare group.
Coordinated by our President Alan Morton we implemented 8 small projects to landholders who live between the Myrniong and Kokruperrimul Creeks. This was to compliment the work that we had done in previous years.
The landholders planted the trees themselves. Some were a family affair such as Heather Muir, her children and grandchildren.
The addition of the Fifteen Trees seedlings allowed us to extend the project and enable our members to complete their re-vegetation works. Huge thank you to all your supporters and in particular to St Patrick’s College for their 225 trees”.
Emma Muir | Pentland Hills Landcare Member[/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”]Well planted trees out in the Pentland Hills.Emma and her group planted out 1,000 trees of which St Patrick’s College (Ballarat) generously funded the planting of 225. The Pentland Hills Landcare Group has been running for the past 40 years and is one of the oldest groups in Australia. These guys are experts in species selection, site preparation, tree planting and maintenance. The 225 trees have found a great home.Slainte – Colleen[/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]
There’s something quietly powerful about a person who decides, on their own, to do something good for the planet. No fanfare, no corporate mandate – just a simple choice to put a few trees in the ground. When hundreds of individuals make that same choice, something remarkable happens. Native forests are restored, wildlife corridors are rebuilt, and community groups across Australia get to do the work they love. So if you’ve ever purchased trees through Fifteen Trees, thank you.
‘Tree planting is about far more than restoring the landscape, it’s about bringing people together to care for the places we all value. Thank you for your generous support for the farmers, students, volunteers and conservation partners who are helping create healthier habitat for Tasmania’s unique wildlife while inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards’. Nel Smit | Nipaluna Community Nursery
Millers Bread Kitchen is helping to restore habitat, strengthen local biodiversity, and care for the natural landscapes that make the Mornington Peninsula so loved.
