LAMB Island's Glossy Black Cockatoo population is in for a treat.
Redland City Council officers will plant 900 native trees for the bird as part of National Threatened Species Day on Saturday, September 8, from 9.30am to 11.30am.
Officers want some help and hope residents will join at Pioneer Park, Lucas Drive, Lamb Island.
The planting will include vital food and nesting trees.
The Glossy Blacks are listed as vulnerable under Queensland, New South Wales and Australian government legislation.
Redland Mayor Karen Williams said the tree planting was a great way for people to get together and contribute to a worthy cause.
"Redlands is lucky to be home to Glossy Black Cockatoos and by volunteering to help plant new habitat you will be helping the species survive and thrive," Cr Williams said.
Volunteers need to wear hats, enclosed shoes and bring drinking water and those from the mainlan can catch a ferry from Weinam Creek Marina, Banana Street, Redland Bay, at 9am.
Council will supply garden tools, gloves, a sausage sizzle and refreshments.
Volunteers who will need a lift from the Lamb Island ferry terminal to the planting site should register with IndigiScapes.
To find out more about the planting, contact |Redlands IndigiScapes Centre on 3824 8611 or visit www.indigiscapes.com.au
