Get involved in National Tree Day 2025

Published: 18 Jul 2025 10:14am

The much-loved National Tree Day is returning for 2025 with more than 3450 seedlings ready to put down new roots in the Riverina.

Wagga Wagga City Council has donated more than 2450 seedlings to 21 local schools and preschools for Schools Tree Day on Friday 25 July, and another 1000 for National Tree Day on Sunday 27 July.

The community planting on Sunday will run from 10am to 12.30pm, and will be located near Uranquinty, with the exact address supplied upon registration.

Council’s Natural Resource Management Officer Catherine Conroy says the national campaign is something Council looks forward to supporting each year.

“National Tree Day is one of Australia's most recognisable campaigns, promoting community-based action for the environment through the simple act of planting seedlings,” Ms Conroy said.

“Having the opportunity to work hand-in-hand with our community to regenerate places in our local government area is fantastic and we are looking forward to the upcoming community planting at the end of the month.

“Last year, we saw 60 plus volunteers brave the cold weather for the planting.

“This year we have a limited amount of space for volunteers due to the location, so bookings are essential.

“Planting equipment will be provided but we encourage volunteers to wear warm clothing and enclosed footwear and bring along a pair of gardening gloves and their own drink bottle.”

A free barbecue will be provided for registered participants, and they will also receive a free native seedling to take home and plant.

This year for National Tree Day, Council is supported by Thomas Bros Toyota who will be running the barbecue, and parking is being provided by Wagga Model Aero Club.

“We look forward to seeing you there; let’s make a difference, one tree at a time!”

For further information and to register, go to the Environmental Events page on our website: wagga.nsw.gov.au/enviroevents