What an inspirational and rewarding morning we had on the banks of the Maribyrnong River in Asco Vale today.
 
Working with Moonee Valley Council, we were able to plant 100 trees and 380 groundcover plants sourced from the Victorian Indigenous Nursery Co-Op in Fairfield.  Council also planted 4 River Red Gums and 6 Banksia on our behalf - 1.5 metre tall trees to give some structure and support for the new plantation.  3 large blue mudstone rocks were sourced from TransRock in Wonga Park and will form both a barrier and seating.  A plaque commemorating the planting is placed on the front rock.
 
Moonee Valley Council Conservation Officer Milly Burke has been outstanding in her support and encouragement for this project and was a joy to work with, as were her crew Aron, Charlie and Ruth today.   Councillors Katrina Hodgson and Rose Iser participated in the planting and formally opened the Rotary Flemington Kensington Forest - a wildlife corridor and pollination source for wildlife travelling along the river.  Councillor Samantha Byrne also attended.
 
This project is our club's Rotary 100 Project celebrating 100 years of Rotary in Australia and we were delighted with the support from the Moonee Valley Conservation group and the Indian Environment group who assisted us today.  Working together with partners has increased and enhanced the impact of this work and led to the furthering of relationships for the next event.
 
To learn more about Rotary and Environment as the new Area of Focus, go to esraganzpi.org