Rotary’s Green Investment

The Rotary club of Salisbury launched this week the next element of their significant environmental project which commenced in June 2018.

Based at Cobbler Creek Recreation Park (Managed by national parks) the area informally known as “The Rotary Patch” is part of a 266-hectare protected area located in South Australia about 19 kilometres north of the Adelaide city centre in the suburb of Salisbury East.

Rotary Patch is on the east side of The Grove Way adjacent to the walking trail leading up the old ruins.

Over the last 5 years (with the sixth year this June) approximately 1200 native plants have been planted across the patch, weed control, mulching and now the installation of a shelter.

The shelter is a $35,000 investment with majority of funds from the club assisted by grants from City of Salisbury and the Federal Governments Stronger Communities Program.

Spanning numerous Presidents of the club President Mignon, Past President Kym, and Past President Norm all had key roles on the launch day. The Hon Tony Zappia MP also spoke, as did National Parks manager. The team celebrated with the throwing of native confetti (Native grass seeds!).

Massive shout out also to the members of the Friends of Cobbler Creek group, as dedicated environmentalists they have been great help and on every step of the journey with Rotary. If you are interested in joining