Singleton Council is inviting the community to get their hands dirty for National Tree Day on Sunday 28 July from 7am - 11am at Robinsons Reserve, Singleton Heights.
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In partnership with Glencore Ravensworth Complex, and with the support of Singleton Tidy Towns Committee, Your Organics Service and local residents, the iconic environmental event will see 2000 natives planted in the reserve.
Council will also be giving away a free bag of compost to volunteers from 8am, made from the green material collected from local households via the Organics Service.
Director of Planning and Infrastructure Services Group, Mark Ihlein said National Tree Day was one of the best ways locals can lend a hand in improving our local environment.
"We would like to extend a big thank you to Glencore Ravensworth Complex, who have again come on board as sponsors of National Tree Day in Singleton," he said.
"The benefit of tree planting goes beyond the beautification of our local parks; it's about improving our soil and water quality and supporting our native fauna habitats.
"And it's not just improving our environment- National Tree Day is also a great way for people to get involved in their community.
"The people of Singleton have a true passion for sustainability and creating a community bursting with health flora, and to show our appreciation to them, we have also organised a compost giveaway that will see the fruits of the Organics Service returned to households as something usable rather than going to landfill.
"We know how much our community loves our compost giveaways, so be sure to swing by the Reserve to plant a tree, and get in early to make sure you don't miss out."
National Tree Day is Australia's largest tree-planting and nature care event. Each year more than 200,000 people take part in National Tree Day events at 3,000 sites across Australia.
There is no need to register - participants can meet at the playground on Robinson Way, Singleton Heights at 7am. Please bring a hat, gardening gloves and sturdy shoes and water to stay hydrated.
A free BBQ will be held at the conclusion of planting.
National Tree Day is a national initiative by Planet Ark, in partnership with Toyota, to encourage people to get outdoors and plant some trees for the good of the environment. To find out more about the event, visitwww.singleton.nsw.gov.au/nationaltreeday
