1 September 2011  – “Trees in our Habitat – Habitats in our Trees”

Celebrating the International Year of Forests

Another fantastic Green Day has been and gone with a huge day of fun and learning for Year 5 and 6 students from 18 schools around the region. 

This year’s special presentation was “Going Green with Dr Deane” an entertaining show about aspects of the Earth and sustainability. 

Information on Dr Deane can be found here:

http://www.ngm.com.au/showperformer.php?id=goinggreen&school=p&type=sci 

Aside from looking at the importance of trees to humans and other living organisms, there was a range of activities about no-dig gardens, composting, recycling and bringing back native fish, to name but a few.  There was even a Platypus walking around!
 
Thanks to our Sponsors who have come on board again for 2011.  Without their support Green Day would not be possible.

• Mid-Western Regional Council
• Thiess
• Wilpinjong Coal
• Essential Energy
• Central West Catchment Management Authority
• Communities in Landscapes
• Aeropelican

A special thanks must also go to presenters who make this event a fun, learning experience:

• Mid-Western Regional Council
• Thiess
• Central West CMA
• Essential Energy
• NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
• NSW Industry & Investment
• LHPA
• Red Hill Environmental Education Centre
• Mudgee Compost Services
• Watershed Landcare

The Australian Rural Education Centre (AREC) also generously support Green Day though the use of their grounds, facilities and assistance with coordination.

This project is supported by Watershed Landcare through funding from the Australian Government's Caring for our Country and our valued sponsors listed above.