29/10/2026
On Monday afternoon, October 26, the Romsey Lancefield Girl Guides assisted Deep Creek Landcare Lancefield, Romsey & Monegeetta complete a planting along the Five Mile Creek in Romsey. We parked our cars and carried buckets, plants, gloves, and tree-guards about 100 metres along the creek to the planting site. We heard lots of frogs and birds along the way, even a curious Spotted Pardalote who perched on a branch above the planting area to check out what we were doing!
We planted 50 plants including the swamp everlasting (Xerochrysum palustre), Melbourne's floral emblem. It was a peaceful place to work and everyone agreed it was a great way to look after the local creek and wind down after a long day at school/work!
Big thanks to DCLG for continuing to be supportive of junior landcare activities in the local community, particularly Phil Severs whose enthusiasm for teaching and learning is infectious and inspiring! Thanks also to the Romsey/Lancefield Girl Guides and their parent helpers for being part of the Five Mile Creek planting project!
