# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Winter Solstice Planting at NP
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Winter planting season is here!
Join us at Newells Paddock for a Winter Solstice planting session. All ages and abilities are welcome.

We’ll be planting underneath/around established trees to enrich habitat for birds and animals in the northern section of the park. 

* Please sign in at the BBQ shelter

* Bring your own gloves & tools (some provided) 

* There are variety of tasks (easy or energetic) - it all makes a difference!

* If you are feeling unwell, please stay home and we'll see you next time. 

* Enjoy some light refreshments and tea/coffee or warm milo afterwards to celebrate the Winter Solstice, chat and catch up. You are welcome to bring something to share too. 

Access from Jamieson Ave, Footscray or Ride/walk from the Maribyrnong River Trail, near city train line (follow the signs).

RSVP is appreciated for event planning via email or Facebook. 

Thank you to all our FoNP volunteers who help improve our park. We are so lucky to have so many different people contributing to the environment (through photography, energy and muscles, ecological knowledge, detailed weeding, advocacy, finance, meet and greet....).  If you are looking to expand/use your skills, or learn new ones or generally contribute - please get in touch - it all makes a difference. ??
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/footscray/winter-solstice-planting-at-np/200030264957029
- **Event Categories**: Meetups, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Footscray
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Newells Paddock
- **lat**: -37.79671039
- **long**: 144.9116435
- **full address**: Newells Paddock, Found Objects Creative Therapies, Ballarat Rd, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia, Footscray

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Winter Solstice Planting at NP
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Winter Solstice Planting at NP being held?
  - **A:** Winter Solstice Planting at NP takes place on Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Newells Paddock, Found Objects Creative Therapies, Ballarat Rd, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia, Footscray.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Winter Solstice Planting at NP?
  - **A:** Winter Solstice Planting at NP is organized by Friends of Newells Paddock.

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