Southern Tablelands Ecosystem Park at Block 100 in the National Arboretum Canberra invites you to the official opening of the Festival of the Forests by the Chief Minister, Jon Stanhope.
Afterwards we will walk to the STEP site for the ceremonial planting of our first understorey plants.
Time: from 10.25 to 11.30 am on Sunday 20 March at the Events Terrace, National Arboretum Canberra.
This event will be held during the third Festival of the Forests.
Refreshments will be served during the ceremony. The media will be there.
Details about parking at the Arboretum will be advised upon acceptance.
STEP acknowledges the support provided by an ACT Environment Grant awarded in July 2010, called: Growing our Natural Capital.
RSVP by Wednesday 16 March 2011 to Tony Lawson, STEP Committee 6161 9430.
Clothes and footwear suitable for a rural setting is advised.