More volunteer planters needed

Castlecliff Coast Care is in action this Saturday at Castlecliff Beach.

Volunteers will be planting mainly ngaio, flax, cabbage trees and taupata on a section of the rear dunes opposite Manuka St. Since Ted Frost started the project 10 years ago, volunteers have contributed almost 10,000 hours and early plantings are now well established. A major contribution has been by a group from IDEA Services who come out regularly and are close now to contributing 1000 hours.

So far this winter the IDEA Services group, students from Castlecliff School and Whanganui High School have contributed, and Aranui School has booked a planting day next term.

Volunteers are required this Saturday — bring a space, sturdy shoes and gloves, and meet at Duncan Pavilion before 1pm.

■ For details ring Graham on 027 222 8378.

Whanganui Midweek 10/7/19