Planet Ark urges Australians to dig in and connect with nature on Sunday 27 July
Planet Ark is calling on individuals, schools, community groups, and businesses across Australia to take part in the nation’s biggest community tree-planting event on Sunday 27 July.
Since its inception in 1996, more than 28 million native trees, shrubs, and grasses have been planted by millions of volunteers, contributing to the restoration and preservation of Australia's ecosystems .
Planet Ark’s research has consistently highlighted the positive impacts of spending time in nature and participating in activities like tree planting on human health and wellbeing. Reports published as part of the National Tree Day program show that time spent in green spaces is linked to reduced stress, improved mental health, increased physical activity, and a lower risk of chronic diseases.
Tree planting events have also been shown to foster social cohesion and enhance feelings of purpose and satisfaction within communities, providing an important opportunity to strengthen community bonds while supporting the local environment.
Rebecca Gilling, Planet Ark CEO, emphasised that National Tree Day shows the potential collective impact of many individual actions taken together.
"National Tree Day brings together people of all ages – from young children to grandparents – with the shared purpose of nurturing the environment and each other. It’s a meaningful reminder that when we take collective action, even small acts like planting a single tree can grow into something truly transformative,” Gilling said.
Planet Ark encourages all Australians to get involved by :
- Hosting an event: Gather friends, family, or colleagues to plan and register a planting event, contributing directly to your local environment.
- Joining a local planting event: Connect with community groups or local councils hosting tree-planting activities in your area.
- Supporting The Seedling Bank: Consider donating to The Seedling Bank, which provides financial support to schools and community groups for their plantings.
In 2025, National Tree Day is celebrating an incredible 26 years of support from Major Sponsor Toyota Australia, who mobilise their dealer network and brand ambassadors to assist schools, councils and groups in caring for their local environment.
For more information on how to get involved, register an event, or donate, visit the official National Tree Day website at treeday.planetark.org.
About us:
About Planet Ark
Planet Ark Environmental Foundation is an Australian not-for-profit organisation with a vision of a world where people live in balance with nature. Established in 1992, it is one of Australia’s leading environmental behaviour change organisations with a focus on working collaboratively and positively. Planet Ark promotes and creates simple, positive environmental actionsfor everyone.
About National Tree Day
Established in 1996 and proudly supported by major sponsor Toyota Australia, 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. Since 1996, over 28 million native trees, shrubs and grasses have been planted around the country by over five million volunteers.
Contact details:
Liam Taylor | Jennifer McMillan |
Head of Communications, Planet Ark | Communications Manager, Planet Ark |
02 8484 7205 | 0449 530 525 liam@planetark.org | 0421 031 369 jennifer@planetark.org |
