Kingborough Council has invited the community to its 2026 National Tree Day planting event on North Bruny Island.
The council announced the free, family-friendly event will take place on Sunday, 26 July, from 10am to 2pm at Apollo Bay. Volunteers will aim to plant about 1,000 native plants to help bolster a bushland corridor that connects coastal and inland habitats.
In a statement, Kingborough’s Acting Mayor, Christian Street, said the corridor is vital for wildlife movement and biodiversity on the island. Cr Street noted that Bruny Island is a recognised global biodiversity hotspot and is home to all 12 of Tasmania’s endemic bird species. These include the critically endangered forty-spotted pardalote and swift parrot.
The council confirmed the plants are locally sourced and grown at the council’s own nursery. The planting continues more than 15 years of community restoration efforts in the Kingborough municipality, according to the council’s statement.
Alongside the tree planting, the event will feature guided walks, environmental displays, children’s activities, and a free barbecue.
Kingborough Council advised that participants should wear sturdy footwear and warm, weather-appropriate clothing, as the site has uneven and sloping ground. All planting equipment will be provided.
The event is supported by several local groups, including the Bruny Island Men’s Shed, the Bruny Island Community Association, the Bruny Island Environment Network, Inala and the Friends of North Bruny, Kingborough Council said.
National Tree Day is a nationwide event organised by Planet Ark, which stated it is Australia’s largest community tree-planting event. The national event also takes place on Sunday, 26 July, with a separate Schools Tree Day on Friday, 24 July.
Access to the Apollo Bay site is from D’Entrecasteaux Drive, with parking available nearby. While bookings are not essential, the council encourages them to assist with catering.
More information can be found on the Kingborough Council website.