It was a really nice day in the end, after the first date was postponed due to threat of a storm. There was a bit of drizzle in the beginning but it soon brightened up and there was no need for my wellies and rainjacket. As my little one was sick it was just me from my family, but we had a great turnout of ten participants in our group who joined up with the big team of Whiteman Park staff and helpers.
Adam and Lily were the first ones there and had already planted a couple of seedlings before I arrived.
One of our first seedlings for the day.
The finished product!
Sheridan and Tekebo came along and really enjoyed it. 
Tekebo looks ready to go into battle as a Seedling Soldier or a Plant Protector! :-)
Getting stuck into it
Before too long we had all planted at least 15 seedlings each. There were a range of species that we planted, including Acacia saligna (Golden Wreath Wattle), Melaleuca preissiana (stout paperbark), Eucalyptus todtiana (Blackbutt), Corymbia calophylla (Marri), Banksia menziesii (Firewood Banskia), Banksia ilicifolia (Holly-leaved Banskia) and Hakea prostrata (Harsh Hakea). Several of the species are chosen for their bird attracting fruits and flowers. One such species of bird that the park hopes to attract is the rare Carnaby's black cockatoo.
Karena, Lin and Ryan brought along some family and friends visiting from China
Ryan shows us his budding horticultural skills
Neighbours connecting through conservation
Lily took some time to herself to enjoy the surroundings
Most of our group (photo taken by Lin)
Thanks to Whiteman Park staff for providing us with planting equipment, seedlings and species information. We all had a really good time. Thanks to everyone who took part, also.
Sheridan later gave me her take on the day "It was a great day- my son and I planted about 20 baby natives of different varieties. My son loved getting involved and soon had the entire routine down. We received gardening gloves and hats that we could take home. All in all it was a lovely day connecting with friends, family and mother earth"
Look forward to helping out again next year!
