Tweed residents are invited to roll up their sleeves and make a lasting environmental impact at Tweed Shire Council’s annual National Tree Day community planting event on Sunday 27 July.
The free family-friendly event will take place from 9am to 12pm at Col Wiley Park at Byangum, with residents of all ages invited to plant 1,000 native trees and shrubs to benefit the local environment for generations to come.
‘National Tree Day is Australia’s largest community tree planting event, and we’re excited to bring our community together to make a real difference,’ said Matthew Bloor, Waterways Project Officer at Tweed Shire Council.
‘This is a wonderful opportunity for families to connect with nature, learn about our local environment, and contribute positively to restoration while having fun together.’
Bigger and better
In 2024, 850 seedlings were planted at Banora Point for Tweed Shire Council’s National Tree Day initiative and in 2023 around 800 rainforest trees were planted at Kynnumboon near Murwillumbah.
The 2025 tree planting site at Byangum is located adjacent to the Tweed’s drinking water supply system on the banks of the Tweed River. The new plantings will help improve water quality, reduce erosion during flood events and create habitat for wildlife.
The Sunday 27 July event will feature guided tree planting with advice from Tweed Council’s Waterways Team. All tools and materials will be provided. Morning tea will also be provided (please bring some snacks to share) .
The event will go from 9am to 12pm. Participants are encouraged to wear solid footwear, sun protection, and bring a water bottle and hat.
Meet for the community tree-planting event at Col Wiley Park, Kyogle Rd, Byangum NSW.
Registration is recommended but not essential. Find out more and register at: https://events.humanitix.com/tree-planting-tweed.
About National Tree Day
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. Find out more here.
July’s event supports the ‘Tweed River Restoration – Byangum’ project, which is funded through the Caring for Catchments initiative.
Caring for Catchments is delivered by North Coast Regional Landcare Network with funding from the Australian Government under the Northern Rivers Recovery and Resilience Program 2022–23, administered by the NSW Reconstruction Authority.
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