Cape Jaffa Wines to host Planet Ark School Tree Day Event
Cape Jaffa Wines to host Planet Ark School Tree Day Event
Cape Jaffa Wines and The Robe Primary School get on board for National Tree Day
Mount Benson 19 July 2011: Cape Jaffa Wines (www.capejaffawines.com.au) & the Robe Primary school are making a positive contribution to the environment and the health of our community by getting involved in Schools Tree Day, Australia's biggest tree planting and nature care event, on Friday 29 July.
A total of 50 students and teachers will descend on the winery and with the help of the team from Cape Jaffa Wines will plant over 150 trees. Students from year’s 4 to 7 have been invited to spend the morning out of the classroom, planting trees in the wineries native woodlot followed by an interactive demonstration on biodynamic farming. The students will be rewarded with a BBQ lunch as a thank you!
“We are encouraging students to connect with their environment through involvement in Schools Tree Day and thank them for their contribution in advance” says Derek Hooper, general manager at Cape Jaffa Wines.
Part of National Tree Day, Schools Tree Day is an event organised by Planet Ark for children and young people to learn about trees and the role they play in our environment in a fun and practical way.
“New research shows that Aussie kids are spending far less time outdoors than the previous generation,” says Planet Ark spokesperson Rebecca Gilling. “Schools Tree Day is a great opportunity for young people to get involved in a fun event to look after their parks, schools and bushland, which has long-lasting benefits for the entire community.”
“It’s fantastic to see younger generations inspired by getting outside and planting trees. Such simple actions have positive flow-on effects for years to come - not only environmental benefits, but instilling the values of collaboration and responsibility in the children and improving their health and wellbeing,” says Gilling.
Since National Tree Day began in 1996, more than 2.5 million volunteers have planted 16 million native trees, shrubs and grasses.
For further information on the Cape Jaffa Wines Schools Tree Day event contact Kate Napper via email kate@capejaffawines.com.au or phone 08 87685053.
To find out more about National Tree Day or Schools Tree Day, please visit www.treeday.planetark.org, call the Hotline on1300 88 5000 or visit your local participating Toyota Dealership.
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CAPE JAFFA WINES established in 1993 pioneered organic and biodynamic winegrowing in Mount Benson, South Australia. It is committed to growing regionally distinctive fruit and producing wines that are a true reflection of its unique site. The Cape Jaffa philosophy is to tread lightly through its environment, use biodynamic techniques to manage the vineyard and employ sustainable practices in the winery that minimise environmental impact.
For interviews, images, logos or further information about Tree Day sites in your area, please contact:
Sara McGregor Kate Napper
Planet Ark Cape Jaffa Wines
P-02 8484 7205 P – 08 8768 5053
` E- sara@planetark.org E – kate@capejaffawines.com.au
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