Joining in: Strong turnout at the gardens.
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Rechelle Zammit
The Australian Botanic Gardens Shepparton has celebrated 10 years since the first tree was planted at the site.
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Shepparton Senior Citizen of the Year and dedicated volunteer William ‘Bill’ Brown planted a special tree alongside City of Greater Shepparton Mayor Kim O’Keeffe on Sunday, May 29 to mark the occasion.
The gardens, built atop the old Kialla Landfill site, are home to native Australian plants including those native to our region.
The ceremony was followed by walking tours of the gardens, a plant sale, garden displays, nature activities, a community grant information session and a sausage sizzle.
Honour: Shepparton Senior Citizen of the Year William ‘Bill’ Brown planted a special tree to mark the milestone.
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Rechelle Zammit
10 years old: Mayor Kim O’Keeffe and Bill Brown wait to cut the cake.
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Rechelle Zammit
Joint effort: Kim O’Keeffe and Bill Brown.
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Rechelle Zammit
Lots to see: It was a big day at the gardens.
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Rechelle Zammit
Digging in: Kim O’Keeffe and Bill Brown plant a tree to mark the occasion.
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Rechelle Zammit
Ready to help: Rafael Rodriguez-Saenz, 3, waters the commemorative tree.
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Rechelle Zammit
One for home: Acacia Ryan, 1, and her dad, Mathieu Ryan, picked up a plant.
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Rechelle Zammit
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