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Tree Planting Day – National Tree Day
July 27, 2025
Find a tree planting site near you: treeday.planetark.org/find-a-site
Schools Tree Day
When: Friday 26th July 2024 (last Friday in July each year)
Each year, thousands of schools participate nationwide in environmental activities that educate individuals about the world around them. Activities range from planting bush tucker gardens, building habitat for native wildlife, nature play and more.
National Tree Day
When: Sunday 28th July 2024 (last Sunday in July each year)
Established in 1996, Planet Ark’s National Tree Day has grown into Australia’s largest community tree planting and nature care event. The program is a call to action for all Australians to get their hands dirty and give back to their community.
Each year, around 300,000 people volunteer their time to engage in environmental activities that educate Australians about the world around them.
While every day can be Tree Day, we dedicate celebration of Schools Tree Day and National Tree Day to the last Friday and last Sunday in July.
Local events:
Who: South Gippsland Landcare Network
What: Public Tree Planting Day #3 – Creating Koala Habitat with Corner Inlet Landcare Group
When: Saturday 22nd June from 10am to 12 noon.
Where: 4567 South Gippsland Hwy, between Foster & Toora. Look out for our landcare signs at the gate!
Extras: Refreshments & lunch provided.
RSVP: Nick Stephens 0499 271 251 or nick.stephens@sgln.net.au
Who: Bass Coast Landcare Network
What: Partnership planting day at one of their largest revegetation projects ever completed in the Powlett River Catchment. This site is located in the upper reaches of the Powlett catchment.
When: Sunday 14th July from 10am to 12 noon.
Where: Powlett River
Extras: BBQ lunch provided
RSVP: Please call Dave Bateman on 0488 399 151 or d.bateman@basscoast.vic.gov.au
Website for all BCLN community planting days: basscoastlandcare.org.au/newsandevents/tree-planting-season-is-here
Who: South Gippsland Conservation Society
What: Meet at SGCS shed. Park near cricket nets off Cuttriss St. Planting sites include Thompson Reserve, Beacon Court, Wallace Ave. Please bring gloves, water and hat. Tools provided.
When: Sunday 28th July. 10am to 12 noon
Where: Thompson Reserve, Inverloch 3996
Extras: BBQ afterwards.
RSVP: events.humanitix.com/tree-planting-national-tree-day
Who: South Gippsland Conservation Society
What: Remove tree guards & maintenance on plants that were planted a few years back. Bring solid footwear, gloves, water, hat, cup and a hammer if you have one.
When: Sunday 28th July. 12:30 to 3:30pm
Where: Carneys Rd Bushland Reserve, opposite 37 Carneys Road, Wonthaggi 3995
Extras: Lunch: Volunteer sausage sizzle hosted by Wonthaggi Rotary from 12:30-1:15pm. Afternoon tea: BYO Cup
RSVP: lindalea3996@gmail.com
This 11 hectare site is currently being rehabilitated. It looks fantastic and will be of immense bio diversity value to Wonthaggi as it continues to mature.
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