Saturday, 11 February 2023
05:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lower Campus
Primary Focus: Planting approximately 350 trees to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
Tasks
Lower Campus
- Cut and remove smaller Chinese Elms in the Northeast corner
- Clear all planting areas
- Brush cutting
- Move all cleared brush to Z1 (See location in image below)
- Relocate previously planted memorial trees (Quantity: 3)
- Identify and mark any remaining invasive trees to be removed
- Loosen soil with water prior to planting (if required)
- Dig holes for larger trees with auger
- Transport trees to planting areas
- Arrange trees in the planting areas
- Plant larger trees in pre-dug holes
- Plant smaller trees with shovels and spades
- Water trees after planting
- Establish short-term watering roster (until mulch arrives)
Equipment
- Gear
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Gloves
- Protective Eyewear
- Water
- Tools
- Auger
- Shovel
- Spade
- Pitchfork
- Hand Saw
- Pruners
- Wheelbarrow/Wagon
Working Bee Location: Toowong State School - Lower Campus
All areas to be planted are color coded for specific trees.
Any cleared brush should be moved to Zone 1 (Z1).
