National Tree Day

Lions Tree Day Information

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National Tree Day is Australia's largest community tree planting event!

Pictured are Lion Ken Nimmo, his partner Carol Goodwin and Australian of the Year, country singer Lee Kernaghan.

National Tree Day is a great opportunity for Lions Clubs to interact with the local community and beautify nearby surroundings.

In 2008 take the opportunity to plant a seedling to remember someone who has passed away in your club. Or why not plant a tree to acknowledge a volunteer or senior citizen who has contributed to your local community?

Lions clubs can register their own tree planting site or provide assistance on the day to a local site in their area.

It's easy to get involved, just follow these steps....

1. Find a site - The first thing you need to do is find a location suitable for tree planting. This can be at a local park, school, creek, on the roadside or in local bushland. Please ensure you get permission to plant there.

2. Nominate a Site Coordinator - Each registered site needs a Site Coordinator. This is someone who is willing to oversee preparation of the day and manage the site on National Tree Day.

3. Register - To register your site call the National Tree Day Hotline on 1800 88 5000 or register online at http://treeday.planetark.com/

4. Approach your local council for help - Contact your local Mayor and ask for his/her assistance. Planet Ark is writing to all Mayors asking them to donate seedlings and provide support to Site Coordinators.

5. Can't register a site but still want to get involved? - why not organise a barbeque for your local tree planting site or get involved in Schools Tree Day by supporting a participating educational institution? Call 1300 88 5000 for details of sites in your area.

Remember:

Be sure to let the Lions Tree Day Coordinator, Bryan Pirie know that you are taking part in National Tree Day. Email Bryan at lions@planetark.org with the details of your site or call him on 0412 532 260