Leaders: Sue Luke, Cathrine Harboe-Ree, Jon Leevers
In July 2024, arborist Sue Luke together with Rosemary Turner led a Castlemaine street trees walk taking in Kennedy Street and Goldsmith Crescent.
Sue will lead a second walk along Greenhill Avenue, from Greenhill Place to the Pyrenees Highway, looking at over thirty Australian tree and shrub species. In addition, the Forest Creek Revitalisation Project along this stretch of the creek is well underway, and Jon Leevers, from the Castlemaine Landcare Group, will talk to us about the project’s aims and progress. The excursion will start and end in Greenhill Place, which is on the southern side of the creek, across the white wooden Ten Foot Bridge from the Octopus. The excursion will start at 1.40pm and finish with afternoon tea beside the creek in Greenhill Place. There is parking in the vicinity.
Meet: for car-pooling and 1.30pm departure at the northern end of the Car Park north of the Railway Goods Shed, Kennedy St. Castlemaine. Or meet at 1.40pm at Greenhill Place near the Peppercorn trees. Google maps reference (see balloon): https://maps.app.goo.gl/NxiiwRwkbNqy8zYK8
Bring: water, clean sturdy shoes, chairs, afternoon tea.