The Inner West Council and Planet Ark are inviting residents to get outside and grow for Planet Ark’s National Tree Day, the Administrator of the Inner West Council, Richard Pearson announced today.
“National Tree Day will be celebrated on Sunday 31 July across 3 inner west locations,” Mr. Pearson said.

“We’re inviting all residents, young and old, to get outside and connect with nature by participating in our National Tree Day events.

“National Tree Day is a call-to-action for all Australians to Get Outside and Grow, for their own health and that of the environment.

“It’s simple, fun and has great environmental and health benefits for our community.”

Event Locations:

Leichhardt Park, Lilyfield

Event Details: Planting, refreshments and a BBQ. Gloves, tools and equipment for planting will be provided. 
When: 9:30am-12noon 
Where: Enter from the Leichhardt park entrance at the bottom of Glover St, walk west for 200m along the Bay Run pathway. 
Further details: Email: douga@lmc.nsw.gov.au or visit Tree Day Planet Ark website

Steel Park, Marrickville

Event Details: Planting, tree giveaway and refreshments. Come along and chat to our staff for tips and advice on how to plant and care for your new tree. 
When: 10:00am-1:00pm 
Further details: Visit: www.marrickville.nsw.gov.au/treegiveaway

Richard Murden Reserve, Haberfield

Event Details: Planting activities and refreshments. 
When: 9:00am-12:00pm 
Where: 116 Hawthorne Parade, Ashfield
Further details: Email: adamw@ashfield.nsw.gov.au or visit treeday.planetark.org 

National Tree Day is Australia’s largest tree-planting and nature care event. Each year over 200,000 people take part in National Tree Day events at thousands of sites organised by councils, schools, businesses, communities and Toyota Dealers across the country. 

Participation in National Tree Day is fun, community-focused and helps deliver important environmental outcomes such as providing habitat for our local native flora and fauna, as well as being good for individual and community health and wellbeing. 

Everyone is welcome to join in planting, anytime during the duration of the three events – no experience is required. 

Residents are being asked to please wear long sleeved shirts, closed-in footwear and a hat. 

To find out more about National Tree Day, please visit treeday.planetark.org or call the Hotline on 1300 88 5000.