Friends of Mrs. York's Garden fundraiser

On Friday 6pm 3rd Feb Ultra Trail Running Coach Rob Lloyd is set to run fundraising running loops in preparation for upcoming races this year, the plan is to run laps of the Mrs. York’s Garden - Town Beach loop which is 1.6km and raise funds for the Friends of Mrs. York’s Garden. 24 hours of loops on the menu with a target to run 100 Miles / 160km. Port Mac Running Festival will make an additional donation based on how many laps are completed.

A little about the community garden nestled on the foreshore of Port Macquaries foreshore

Friends of Mrs York's Garden continue to enhance the natural environment for the use and enjoyment of the community. At weekly working bees and other specific times we have continued to: regenerate a pocket of critically endangered littoral rainforest. -achieved weed and rubbish removal, site preparation, planting of over 7,000 littoral rainforest and coastal headland plants( since 2015), mulching, watering and weed management, allowing the return of native flora & fauna to the area and the rehabilitation of natural habitats. -continued to create attractive, safe infrastructure for the community to enjoy the space. Additional all-ability boardwalks & pathways between the shelters, a dementia-friendly sensory Garden, indigenous totem public art and additional signage for people to enjoy for education, exercise, relaxation & solace.