Men of the Trees Peel Branch in Mandurah, Western Australia | Charitable organisation

Men of the Trees Peel Branch

Locality: Mandurah, Western Australia

Address: 1 Thisbe Drive 6211 Mandurah, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.menofthetrees.com.au/branches/peel-region/

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23.01.2022 Here is the second of our series of articles: MILLION TREES PROGRAM The Million Trees Program (MTP) is a school-based program which operates under the umbrella of Men of the Trees (MOTT) Peel Branch.... It is a very successful program and has been running in the Peel area for about 23 years. It was initiated by a founding and currently active MOTT member, Pip Newman. The program can have up to 10 local schools participating, ranging from Pre-primary through to High School students. In early summer MOTT volunteers sow or ‘seed up’ a variety of local species, usually around 600 per school. The emerging seedlings are then maintained by the students in their school shade houses. The students need to actively care for the plants, and each week they water, fertilize and weed the plants. Sometimes the plants are utilized in the school curriculum and researched by the students for a variety of subjects. In the cooler months and with the coming of the rains, the MOTT volunteers and teachers accompany the students to a selected location for a day of ‘planting out’. Some schools choose to plant within their school boundaries while others take ownership of an area close to their school which they can revegetate and rehabilitate. Areas chosen include wetlands, sand dunes and parklands. The program aims to create and nurture an interest in native vegetation in the students, while adding and restoring habitat for birds and other animals in our community.

18.01.2022 This is the first of a series of articles MOTT will publish between December - March. We hope to share, inspire and encourage an interest in native flora and it's place in your space! HOW TO GET YOUR PLANTS THROUGH SUMMER PLANTING...Continue reading

12.01.2022 MOTT's final plant sale at 'The Shed' on the weekend was a huge success. A big thank you to everyone for your support. 'The Shed' will reopen for plant sales some time around March 2022 and we hope to see you there again. The plants remaining from this years stock will be donated to organisations who support activity for the disabled and rehabilitation of the environment. WATCH THIS SPACE - over the following months MOTT will publish a series of articles about native plants, plantings and lots more!

01.01.2022 LAST CHANCE - Half price sale is on Sunday 21st from 7am - 11am at the MOTT shed. All plants are two for the price of one ($2.50 for 2). Great value!! This is the FINAL SALE FOR THE YEAR and will coincide with the carboot sale at Port Bouvard Recreation and Sporting Club at 1 Thisbe Dr, Dawesville. Come and bag a bargain!! ... New members are always welcome - call 0434 796 481 See more

23.12.2021 HALF PRICE PLANT SALE is on Sunday 21st from 7am - 11am at the MOTT shed. All plants are two for the price of one ($2.50 for 2). Great value!! This is the FINAL SALE FOR THE YEAR and will coincide with the carboot sale at Port Bouvard Recreation and Sporting Club at 1 Thisbe Dr, Dawesville.... Come and bag a bargain!! New members are always welcome - call 0434 796 481

10.12.2021 AN EXCITING EVENT AT THE MOTT SHED Saturday saw a great turn out of MOTT members for a seeding up day. It was a great vibe and very fitting for spring or what is also known as the Noongah season of Kambarang. For all of you who enjoy the great array of healthy plants sold from the shed, this is how the tube stock start their journey!... Men of the Trees, Peel Branch, plant seeding process: 1) First the seed trays and forestry tubes are sterilized before use. This is an important step to maintain plant health and prevent the spread of disease. 2) Soil specially formulated for native plants is used for the planting medium in the seed trays and tubes. 3) The plants MOTT select for seeding up are determined by orders place by schools, government bodies, restoration projects etc. MOTT also use them in their Million Trees Project (MTP). They are ideal for local conditions. 4) The size and type of seed determines how it is planted. 5) Some seeds are treated with smoked water to facilitate germination 6) The planted-out seed trays are distributed between MOTT volunteers to take home and care for the emerging shoots. If you think you’d like to become a part of MOTT’s ‘growing concern’ drop us a line and we’ll get you involved!

24.11.2021 PLANT OF THE WEEK - Westringia dampiera This beautiful hardy shrub is ideal for coastal conditions. It flowers over a long period through winter and summer and can be grown for its lovely small rounded shrub shape or trimmed into a hedge. Come and see this and other native plants at the Men of The Trees palnt sale this Sunday at Port Bouvard Rec and Sporting Club car park (1 Thisbe Dr, Dawesville)

14.11.2021 PLANT OF THE WEEK (Melaleuca huegelii - Chennille Honey Myrtle) This is a beautiful early summer flowering large shrub which grows well in a variety of soil types, and is well suited to coastal conditions. It is bird and bee attracting and well worthy of a spot in your space. Makes a fantastic feature tree. It's available at 'The Shed' plant sale on Sunday 9 - 11 am at Port Bouvard Rec & Sporting Club, 1 Thisbe Dr, Dawesville. See you there!

26.10.2021 Interested in meeting people, getting involved and making a difference? Men of the Trees could be for you. We meet on the 1st Thursday of the month at the Frasers Landing Community Hall, cnr of Wanjeep St and Coodanup Drive in Coodanup (It's the two storey glass building, access is from the car park). The meeting starts at 7pm and is followed by a cup of tea. We're usually finished by 8, but on Thursday 4th November (this week) there will be a very interesting guest speaker. Come join us - all welcome.

22.10.2021 Members of the Bouvard Coast Care Group and Jacob Cumberworth from Urban Trails visited the Men of The Trees Shed to see first hand how we plant seed for next year’s tubestock. Many other tasks as well as seeding up, kept the happy group occupied and afterwards a lovely morning tea was enjoyed by all. If you are interested in joining the Men Of The Trees group come along any Sunday morning between 9am and 11am to our Shed Plant Sale at Port Bouvard Rec & Sporting Club, or our monthly meeting at 7pm on the 1st Thursday of the month at Fraser's Landing.

06.10.2021 PLANT OF THE WEEK. Available at the Sunday carpark market (Dawesville Sport and Rec Centre). This beautiful bird attracting plant deserves a spot in your neighbourhood.

04.10.2021 CARPARK PLANT SALE on Sundays from 9am at MOTT shed Dawesville Sport and Recreation Club. Lots of beautiful heathy tub stock - all natives. Only $2.50 each. Come and say hello to our knowledgable and friendly helpers.