National Tree Day this Sunday

I noticed it when I was talking with students at Curtin about what they were doing in their spare time and was amazed most of them are spending that time indoors behind the computer gaming or watching movies. Kids and youngster aren't spending as much time outdoors as we did at their age. Is it because they are lacking space? Almost all new homes build in Perth are without a backyard, with a bit of luck there is space for a bbq and a table to eat outside, but not much space to play or potter around in the garden.

I suggest that all those people, young and old, who are spending more time indoors than outdoors will go outside this Sunday and plant a few trees. Either in their own garden or with a local community like here in Claremont. Friends of Lake Claremont and the Town of Claremont want to plant over 30,000 native seedlings at Lake Claremont this Sunday! More info here

There are plenty of opportunities to plant trees in your community, check it here on Planet Ark. Toyota is partnering with Planet Ark and took up this innitiative to reflect the company's positive support of both the environment and local communities, they are sponsoring National Tree Day since 2000.