Celebrate Arbor Day among Auckland Domain ancient trees

Become a new Auckland Domain volunteer this Arbor Day, on 5 June.

“The domain is a very special place and home to some of the city’s oldest trees. Becoming a volunteer is a wonderful opportunity for people to get involved in ensuring this magnificent place and trees can continue to be enjoyed by generations to come,” says Cr Christine Fletcher, chair of the council’s Parks, Recreation and Sport Committee.

“It’s appropriate that we are kicking off our volunteer programme on Arbor Day so I really encourage people to sign up and come along and join the council’s parks team to lay mulch around some of these trees.”

She adds that those unable to make it on the day can still register to be kept informed about future volunteer opportunities in the domain.

Auckland Domain is one of Auckland’s most spectacular parks, home to a wide variety of trees, many of which were planted more than 100 years ago. Mulching the trees will help to improve growing conditions.

What: Arbor Day mulching in the Auckland Domain

When: 1pm-4pm, Friday 5 June 2015. Meet at the grandstand.

Register: Fill out the electronic registration form on our website.

Bring a spade, bucket or wheelbarrow if you have them and remember to wear warm clothing, suitable shoes and gardening gloves.

About Arbor Day

Arbor Day originated in 1872 in the United States territory of Nebraska. J. Sterling Morton, a newcomer to the treeless plains of Nebraska, was a keen proponent of the beauty and benefit of agriculture. Mr. Morton advocated for one day a year to be set aside to plant trees and help save the Great Western Plains. As a result, the world’s first Arbor Day was held on 10 April 1872.

New Zealand’s first Arbor Day planting took place in Greytown in the Wairarapa in 1890.

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