May 2023

In total Fifteen trees have planted 365 native trees on our behalf.

Earlier this year we were happy to learn 145 trees were being planted locally to support The Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation.

“The koala habitat project is throughout Balnarring and Merricks on the Mornington Peninsula, VIC the ancestral land of the Boon Wurrung Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. Balnarring is Aboriginal meaning ‘camp in open places’.

Some sites in these areas have Merricks and/or Coolart Creek running through them which is significant koala habitat. It is therefore extremely important that assistance is given to maintain and increase natural vegetation on this land.

Some of the trees planted included local species of Gum such as Coastal Manna, Swamp, Narrow-leafed Peppermint and Ribbon. Other species planted included Black wattle, Blackwood and Sheoaks (Black, Swamp and Drooping).  All plants have been selected with the relevant Ecological Vegetation Class (EVC) profiles in mind.”

Thank you for planting these on our behalf 15 trees! - Mel Houston / Essence Food for the Soul

2022

14/04/22

It’s been a terrible start to the year for many people in Australia and around the world.

We are saddened for the people and animals in NSW & QLD who have lost their homes and habitats due to extreme flooding.

Essence has donated to the World Wide Fund for Nature to support the rescue of native animals displaced by the floods.

Our hearts are also hurting for the people of Ukraine and we have donated to the Red Cross Ukraine Crisis appeal.

Support has also been extended to a fundraiser for the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre following the extraordinary care they gave to a treasured family member of Jim, one of our directors.

15 trees

15 Trees is helping us give something back to the planet by planting native trees each year on our behalf. Our aim is to reduce our carbon footprint and support community tree planting projects in our home state of Victoria.