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Join Latrobe locals to plant trees and support nature on National Tree Day at Gaskin Park, Churchill on 27 July 2025

Latrobe City Council invites residents to Gaskin Park, Churchill on 27 July to celebrate National Tree Day by planting trees, connecting with nature, and enjoying a free hot drink.

By news@gippsland - 18th July 2025 - Back to News

Latrobe City Council and Planet Ark are inviting residents to dig in and do some good for nature as part of National Tree Day 2025. Council is hosting a National Tree Day event at Gaskin Park Churchill on Sunday 27 July 2025 from 10am to 1pm.

Latrobe City Council Tree Day event invites the community to plant natives, boosting habitat, shade, and local environmental health at Gaskin Park, Churchill on 27 July 2025 ( Image taken from 2014 National Tree Day)

Restoring natural habitat

Council will provide all materials and assistance on the day. There will also be a coffee van on-site, with a free hot drink available to all participants. School Tree Day (Friday 25 July) and National Tree Day (Sunday 27 July) is a call to action for all Australians to get their hands dirty and give back to the community. Since 1996, National Tree Day has resulted in 28 million trees being planted, with 10 million hours of time donated from people across Australia.

Latrobe City Council Mayor, Councillor Dale Harriman, said the simple action of planting a tree and connecting with nature can help improve our environment and make our community a happier and healthier place to live. "We will provide everything you need to be able to plant a tree on the day - gloves, tools, watering cans and buckets and refreshments. All you need to do is rock up and help plant some trees! It will be a great day out."

Register and join

This event aligns with our Council Plan 2025 - 2029 pillar, Our City - a key objective noting that council will protect our biodiversity by encouraging participation in the natural environment. Approximately 2500 trees, shrubs and grasses will be planted to represent Plains Grassy Woodland, a vegetation type which previously occurred commonly throughout this area.

Some of the plants to be installed include:

• Gippsland Red-gum
• Lightwood
• Vanish Wattle
• Drooping She-oak
• Silver Banksia
• Golden Bush-pea
• Spear grass

These indigenous plants are adapted to the local climate and soil conditions and will provide an important food source and habitat for native wildlife. Replanting formerly widespread native vegetation should, in time, as vegetation matures, see the return of native birds, animals, and insects to the area. To register or for more information visit the Planet Ark website, or simply register on the day.

Pictures from Latrobe City Council Facebook page.

Source: www.gippsland.com

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