National Tree Day 2024

Join us to celebrate National Tree Day 2024 – bring your friends and family for a tree planting day at Burndap Park along the Maribyrnong River.

We aim to plant 4,000 native seedlings along the Maribyrnong River to help increase our wildlife corridor.

The event will commence with a Welcome to Country by First Nations Elders in honour of the rich Indigenous heritage of the Maribyrnong area.

Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy a Wild Action wildlife show, learning about the diverse range of animals that call Maribyrnong home. The Lions Club will provide a BBQ lunch, and a coffee cart be available, offering free coffee to keep participants energised throughout the day. There will also be free face painting available for the little wildlife warriors.

Event schedule

9.00am: Event opens

9.25am: Introduction by City of Maribyrnong Mayor and speech from Working Heritage

9.30am: Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony

11am-1pm: Wildlife show

9am-3pm: Planting

9am-2pm: Food and drinks

What to bring

Please bring along a pair of gardening gloves and a water bottle, and wear protective footwear, sun protection and clothing appropriate for the colder weather.