National Tree Day: Events in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter

It’s National Tree Day on Sunday 30 July, 2023 and many local councils and organisations have organised tree planting projects.

It’s a great opportunity for residents to connect with nature, give back to your local community, do something for your local environment and experience the many benefits of spending time outdoors.

Since 1996, over 26 million trees have been planted by Australian volunteers as part of the program and the plan is to get another million trees in the ground this year.

By planting trees, you can help cool the climate, provide homes for native wildlife, and make your community a better place to live.

Schools Tree Day (July 28) and National Tree Day (July 30) are Australia’s largest annual tree-planting and nature care events, with plantings taking place across the country on the last weekend of July.

National Tree Day is an initiative organised by Planet Ark in partnership with major sponsor Toyota Australia and its Dealer Network. For more information and to find events in your local area, please visit treeday.planetark.org.

There are a number of local events happening for National Tree Day in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter which are suitable for families to participate in tree planting.

Charlestown

Flaggy Creek Landcare are revegetating a strip of native bushland at Kaleen Street, Charlestown. To register and join this planting visit https://treeday.planetark.org/site/10028581 or phone 0428103455.

Denman

Join in on Denman National Tree Day at Hyde Park or Golf Course, Denman. To register and join this planting visit https://treeday.planetark.org/site/10028007 or phone 6549 3700.

Huntlee

Tree Day 2023 in Huntlee will be targeted at increasing the natural habitat and feed trees for the native Black-Cockatoo population. Huntlee Pty Ltd will be planting out the riparian corridor along Ferry Parade, North Rothbury, paying particular interest in the creek line. To register and join this planting visit https://treeday.planetark.org/site/10028133 or phone 4938 3910.

Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire Council are adding to previous years work by creating a native grass field under the established native trees along Muscle Creek, Bell Street, Muswellbrook. To register and join this planting visit https://treeday.planetark.org/site/10027784 or phone 6549 3794.

Newcastle

Join Newcastle City Council in this community event celebrating National Tree Day and the opening of Ironbark Creek Stage 5B rehabilitation and naturalisation works at Wallsend. This community gathering will include tree planting, creek tours, bush craft, live music, face painting, food truck, coffee van and more. To register and join this planting visit https://treeday.planetark.org/site/10028587 or phone 4974 1357.

Singleton

Join Sustainable Singleton for National Tree Day 2023. They’ll have 1000 trees to plant. Register upon arrival at Robinson Reserve, Singleton Heights. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied and supervised by a parent/guardian. There’ll be free children’s activities and sausage sizzle. Sun safe clothing and enclosed shoes are required and participants are encouraged to bring along their own gloves where possible. To pre-register and join this planting visit https://treeday.planetark.org/site/10028592 or phone 6578 7290.