Volunteers brave cold to plant 800 trees

About 30 people recently braved cold and wet weather to plant about 800 trees in Drouin West for National Tree Day.
The community members gave their green thumbs a work out to revegetate an area at Robin Hood Reserve alongside Baw Baw Shire staff.
The newly planted shrubs will help transform the natural habitat for wildlife and provide future vegetation cover.
The volunteers included members of the Friends of Drouin's Trees as well as Longwarry Football Club players and their children. Standing in the icy water of the Tarago River to recover from their tough game the day prior, the players and children were lured to the cause with the promise of a barbecue feast provided by the Drouin Rotary Club.
This warm food helped fuel all the volunteers who worked for three hours despite the harsh weather.
Baw Baw Shire mayor Annemarie McCabe said it was great to see community members give back to the natural environment and help create a greener future for generations to come.
Established by Planet Ark in 1996 and held annually on the last Sunday in July, National Tree Day is a call to action for all Australians to get their hands dirty, give back to their communities and learn more about the world around them.