National Tree Day 2025 | Canterbury-Bankstown Council

Come along for a community day of planting to celebrate our natural environment and help boost native habitat along the Cooks River.

We’ll be planting a variety of native trees to cool our local area as part of Greater Sydney Landcare’s Creating Canopies project and the NSW Government Greening our City program.

We’ll also plant shrubs, grasses and groundcovers to create valuable habitats for birds and other wildlife. Once established, the new habitat will provide food and refuge for small birds, support a diversity of insects including important pollinators and shelter for ground-dwelling animals like frogs and lizards.

There will also be FREE plants for volunteers to take home. Please wear a hat and covered shoes. Gloves and tools will be provided.

When: Sunday 27 July, 10am-1pm

Where: Cooks River Reserve, Avoca Avenue, Belfield

Parking: Street parking is available, but limited in some streets. Please be considerate of local residents when parking. The reserve can be accessed by pedestrian paths at the end of Avoca Avenue, Birdwood Avenue and First Avenue, and may provide options for parking.

Public Transport: There are bus stops a 450m walk from the site on Punchbowl Road, Belfield or First Avenue, Belfield. However, limited services are available on weekends.

What is provided: Gloves, tools and equipment for planting, watering cans/ buckets, sunscreen, insect repellent and hand sanitiser will be provided. Light refreshemnts will also be available for volunteers.

What to bring: Drinking water and personal medications are recommended. Don’t forget to bring a hat.

What to wear: Please wear closed, sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Long pants are also recommended.

Fitness Level: Low fitness level required. The site has uneven ground and is sloping. It is not suitable for prams or people with limited mobility.

Wet weather: The event will go ahead in drizzly weather. If we need to cancel for any reason, you will be notified on the morning by 8:00 am.

Contact: Please call Robyn Young on 9707 9628 if you have further queries.

Note: Children under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian present for the duration of the event.