Photograph, Arbor Week celebration, 26th - 28th April 1989

Historical information

The children and their teacher were engaged in a variety of outdoor gardening activities for the three days from 26th - 28th April 1989 for Arbor Week. Over the three days a new garden bed was set out as well as tree planting. During Arbor Week, people are encouraged to plant trees as well as caring for established gardens. The date varies from across different countries and takes into account suitable seasonal planting conditions.

Significance

Arbor Week gives an awareness of the importance of trees in the environment and the need to provide green areas in the community.

Physical description

A non-digital coloured photograph of seventeen children and an adult moving a long log to a designated area.

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