2000

20th October 2000
Catholic Parishioners Help Restore the Earth
Tomorrow (October 21) at locations across the Hunter Region, Catholic parishioners from the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle will plant, weed, mulch, water and dig to "restore the earth".

"Restore the Earth" is a joint venture between the Hunter Region Landcare Network and the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.

Local Parishes have worked with their area Landcare Groups to determine an appropriate location in their area, decide upon the work most needed at each location and to ensure that each location has the equipment and resources needed to carry out the work.

This year has been designated a year of Great Jubilee.

In the tradition of the Hebrew Scriptures, Jubilee takes place every fifty years.

It is a time of both celebration and restoration.

Christians are called to celebrate their many blessings, and to work to rectify inequities on all levels: between individuals, groups and with the land.

It is a time to rest the land, and to repair any damage caused to the environment through our improper usage.

The "Restore the Earth" project is a practical expression of many of the Jubilee concepts.

On the attached page, you'll find a list of the locations for tomorrow's project.

All media are warmly welcome to visit the Throsby Creek and Maitland locations.

Restore the Earth Locations include:
Throsby Creek, Wickham
9am: Meet at the SES building car park in Elizabeth Street, just off the Hannell Street roundabout

Awaba Bay Wetland, Bolton Point
9am: Look for the banner on The Ridgeway, Bolton Point

Threkeld Park, Coal Point
9am: at Threkeld Park, Coal Point Road, Coal Point

Northcott Park, Shortland
8.30 for 9am start at: Northcott Park, Shortland. Meet in Lovell Parade behind the Catholic School

Tilligerry Peninsula
9am: at the waste water treatment plant gate, Tanilba Bay

Maitland
9am: Shamrock Hill Oval, Murphy Circuit, Ashtonfield

New England Highway, Greta
10am: New England Highway between West and Devon Streets (opposite the Workers Club)

Hunter River, Aberdeen
9.30am at: St Joseph's High School, Aberdeen

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