This would be wonderful for the tenth anniversary of black Saturday memorial for all Thank you
Garden at the Blacksmiths' Tree
A place of peace and reflection to remember Black Saturday
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Suggested by: Amanda
Project partner: Nillumbik Shire Council
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Northern Metro
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Since 2009, in acknowledgement of the terrible events on Black Saturday, hundreds of volunteer blacksmiths around the world forged a steel gumtree and local people planted indigenous plants around it. We want to formalise the Blacksmiths' Tree garden in time for the 10 Year Commemoration of the fires.
This includes:
Solar lighting around the tree
Forging a steel vine with leaves stamped with the names of all townships affected by the fires
Planting yellow indigenous flowers at the base of the tree — the CFA colour
A plaque outlining the creation of the tree and commemorating all who contributed
This is to be a special place for everyone, to remember and reflect on the impact of the Black Saturday fires and also to find peace. The steel vine reminds us of the breadth of the devastation of the fires. The yellow flowers which will bloom every February remind us of the ongoing role of the CFA in protecting our communities.
This garden says to the communities across Victoria; we will always remember. We leave a lasting legacy; a remembrance of what was lost, but also a celebration of the fraternity, compassion and spirit that exist beyond the fires.
Project details
Suggested by: Amanda
Project partner: Nillumbik Shire Council
Region
Northern Metro
Budget
Votes
95 votes received
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Patrick V
Such a worthwhile project supporting the Community.
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This is a worthwhile project
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Gets my vote hands down.
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Great project and passionate people supporting the community.
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A wonderful project driven by hundreds of volunteers and a dedicated group of blacksmiths and their supporters. An asset to the people of Victoria.
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a public project of great significance - it is not just the symbolism, community engagement, blacksmiths support etc. I was fortunate enough to hear from some of how the tree "getting in the ground" helped their healing.
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Such a beautiful project touching the lives of so many from a single community
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A Special Place for a Special Reason for special People, SO PROUD OF THE WORK BEING DONE. kEITH
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Watching the tree grow a special feeling
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This has been an amazing world wide supported project built with love for those we lost on Black Saturday. The international and local help shows how we come together in times of crisis to support each other. A truly beautiful memorial
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A beautiful and special project! ❤️
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A wonderful memorial dedicated to all the poor soles that perished on that dreadful day.
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A special place, a credit to all involved in creating it and a place to pause, reflect and remember.
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This project has brought comfort, inspiration and solace to many people.
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I found this memorial inspirational, heartbreaking and heartwarmingly memorable, and pay tribute to all those involved in its creation. Its concept and design make it a beautiful place not only to visit but to return to.
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Such a beautiful memorial with so much love
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As a survivor of Black Saturday, I can’t think of a better way to honour the lives that were lost that day ( and after). A place of reflection .....
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bob_draper88@hotmail.com
17 Sep 2018
Further enhances a beautiful memorial to those who died and suffered on Black Saturday