Seeds of Hope community planting
A special tree planting event in an act of solidarity and support for victims of domestic and family violence.
Date and time
Location
Point Cartwright Reserve
Headland Buddina, QLD 4575 AustraliaAbout this event
- Event lasts 2 hours
Sunshine Coast Council and Make it Stop Committee invite you to take part in this special tree planting event in an act of solidarity and support for victims of domestic and family violence during the international campaign - 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
Everyone is welcome to help raise public awareness of domestic and family violence in our community. The 350 native trees and shrubs planted will act as a lasting legacy to acknowledge victims of domestic and family violence on the Sunshine Coast as well as creating habitat for our wildlife.
Experience in planting is not necessary. We will have helpful staff to show you how. Drop in, stay for the whole time, plant 1 or plant many, it’s up to you. You will also help to guard and water them.
Schedule
- 7.30 - 7.45 am : Welcome to Country & smoking ceremony with Aunty Bridgette Chilli
- 7.45 - 9 am : Planting activity
- 9 - 9.30am : Morning tea donated and prepared by Alexandra Headland Surf Life Saving Club, and group photo (optional) (maybe earlier - when all are planted)
Free Event. Registration is essential.
What's provided
Gloves, tools, materials and plants for the activity are provided. Morning tea.
Free charter bus:
- Departing 7am - Council City Hall, Maroochydore
- Departing 6.45am - Council Depot, Caloundra West
What to bring
Please wear ORANGE, sturdy enclosed shoes, be sun safe and bring your own water bottle and enough water for your stay.
This event comes as the international 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign commences on Monday 25 November, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs through to Tuesday 10 December, Human Rights Day. The 2024 campaign theme will be “Unite! Invest to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls”. The campaign calls on citizens to show how much they care about ending violence against women and girls by sharing the actions they are taking to create a world free from violence toward women.
Frequently asked questions
Public toilets are located in each of the Harbour Parade and Pacific Blvd car parks and 60-100m from the planting site.
Morning tea has been donated and prepared by the Alex Headland Surf Life Saving Club - fruit, muffins/pastries and juice. Please provide your dietary requirements so we can tailor our catering to everyone's requirements. We ask that you bring your own water bottles and enough water for your stay.
Please wear sturdy, enclosed shoes, be sun safe and bring your own water bottle and enough water for your stay. Wear orange to represent a brighter future, free from violence against women and girls.
There are free public car parks at the end of Harbour Parade or Pacific Blvd. These are approx. 500m from the planting area. Please note: the car parks can be busy with early morning walkers and surfers, please allow time to find a park and walk to the site.
Both mini buses are free for participants. Maroochydore Charter Bus: Maroochydore charter Bus Departs SCC City Hall at 7am (Sth end on Future Way). Caloundra charter bus Departs at 6:45am from SCC Depot, end Industrial Avenue, Caloundra West. Bus will depart event at 9.30am or 15 mins after event.
Please leave your dog at home. The planting area is within a 'dogs prohibited' zone due to its high conservation importance. For more information about dog access rules please visit council's website - search Point Cartwright Reserve.
We will be planting 350 trees, shrubs and groundcovers to support conservation and increase habitat. For example, native she-oak trees, a vital food source for the endangered glossy black cockatoo, as well as other habitat trees.
We encourage people to wear something orange to #OrangetheWorld. As a bright and optimistic colour, orange helps raise public awareness of domestic and family violence in our community and represents a future free from violence against women and girls.