Dear FoCC Members,
The FoCC is committed to completing the “Urban Ripple” tree plantings over the next ten weeks. Last year over 750 volunteers participated in the plantings. The tree plantings are an opportunity for friends, families and community groups to join in to help restore nature in Ballarat as well as meeting old and new acquaintances.
Community Tree Plantings are as follows
| Date | Day | Location | Site # | Plantings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th June | Sunday | Canadian Creek – off Hocking Ave | Site 7 | 750 |
| 12th July | Sunday | Dozed Track – off Recreation Rd | Site 11 | 600 |
| 19th July | Sunday | Lal Lal Drain – off Larter St | Site 4 | 500 |
| 2nd August | Sunday | Canadian Creek – off Hocking Ave | Site 7 | 750 |
| 16th August | Sunday | Sailors Gully – on Lavery Ave | Site 11 | 400 |
| 23rd August | Sunday | Soapy’s Dam – on Elsworth St | Site 5 | 400 |
Each planting day starts at 10 am and the wonderful Rotary Clubs of Ballarat are providing registration services and the midday sausage sizzle at the end. All trees, stakes guards and tools provided.
Community Plantings site setup volunteers sought
The FoCC is looking for volunteers to assist in the setting up of each site prior to each planting. The setting up starts at 8.30am on each morning of the planting. The task is to lay out plants, stakes and tree guards across the planting area. To volunteer or find out more pls contact Jeff foccinfo@gmail.com or ph 0408509591
Children’s Friendship Forest
The FoCC has organised a Children’s Friendship Forest planting at Canadian Creek Reserve (off Hocking Ave) beginning at 10am on Tuesday 30th June 2026. Flyer and booking details here. Spaces are limited.
Schools’ tree planting
The FoCC is hosting several Schools “Urban Ripple” tree plantings as follows
- 17thand 24th June, 11.30 to 2.10pm at Soapy’s Dam (off Davies St). Approximately 40 Damascus College student plus teachers.
- Aug 12th10.30 – 2.30pm at at Soapy’s Dam (off Davies St). Small group of Woodmans Hill College student. Other schools may join this event.
- August second and third week. Mt Clear College will be planting beside the Bunny Trail in Woowookarung Regional Park. Dates not yet confirmed.
Volunteers are sought to assist/support the schools events. Providing student guidance and/or sausage sizzle provision. Working with Children Check is mandatory. Pls contact Jeff at foccinfo@gmail.com or ph 0408509591 if interested.
If you are able to assist or wish to know more pls contact Jeff as per details above.
Kind regards,
FoCC