Get your hands dirty at the National Tree Day ‘Pedal and Plant’ event

Published on 27 June 2025

Calling all local green thumbs to join the “Pedal and Plant” tree planting event marked for National Tree Day on Sunday 27 July.

Established in 1996, Planet Ark's National Tree Day has grown into Australia's largest community tree planting and nature care event. Each year, around 300,000 people volunteer their time to engage in environmental activities that educate Australians about the world around them.

This year’s National Tree Day planting event in Baw Baw Shire will take place along the Thomas Maddock Reserve which runs adjacent to the Two Towns Trail, specifically at the corner of Hopetoun Road and Manikato Drive in Drouin.

Baw Baw Shire Mayor Cr Danny Goss is encouraging locals to jump on the popular Two Towns Trail and pedal to their event on bicycle, by scooter and on foot where possible.

“This year’s event will be in spirit of having fun by doing good, ditching the cars where possible and getting active all in the name of environmental sustainability and giving back to our community”, said Cr Goss.

“This is an all ages and abilities event where everyone is welcome – children are encouraged to join in the fun and the site will be accessible for wheelchair users.”

West Ward Councillor Ben Lucas said each year this event grew in popularity, and this year would be no exception.

“This is a great opportunity for local environmentalists to make a lasting impact on their community by improving local biodiversity and supporting new habitat for our native wildlife. Our goal this year is to plant 1,200 plants at the event, so we need as many keen volunteers as possible to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty”, said Cr Lucas.

Pedal and plant event details

When: 10am – 1pm on Sunday 27 July
Where: Thomas Maddock Reserve, corner of Hopetoun Rd/Manikato Drive Drouin

Attendees are encouraged to bring along a water bottle, gloves, hat, raincoat and sturdy footwear.

All plants and planting tools will be supplied.

A free community barbecue with refreshments will be provided for attendees.

A portable toilet will be provided onsite for the event.

Registrations for the event are encouraged but not essential.

For more information about the event, go to Pedal and Plant National Tree Day Event