Looking for a fun and meaningful way to spend time outdoors with your kids and friends? Join Greater Sydney Landcare and Landcare NSW for a relaxed, family-friendly community planting day at Whalan Reserve in Blacktown.
This hands-on event is part of the Creating Canopies project – a joint initiative of Greater Sydney Landcare and Landcare NSW, proudly funded by the NSW Government under the Greening our City program. The goal? To plant 300,000 native trees and shrubs across Greater Sydney by the end of 2025, helping to create cooler, greener spaces, and combat urban heat.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, 5th July 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM AEST
Location: Whalan Reserve, Catlin Close, Whalan NSW 2770
Cost: FREE to attend with lunch, training, gardening gloves, and tools provided!
All ages welcome!
To attend, register via Greater Sydney Landcare’s Eventbrite page: https://WhalanReservePlanting.eventbrite.com.au
Since 2020, Creating Canopies has brought thousands of Sydneysiders together to get their hands dirty for a great cause. The results speak for themselves:
- 250,000 native trees and shrubs planted
- Over 5,000 volunteers engaged
- Over 300 community planting events held
- 35 corporate groups have participated and given back to the community
- Benefits spread across 18 Greater Sydney Local Government Areas
The project is delivering more than just environmental benefits. As Steve Hartley, The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) Executive Director Resilience and Sustainability, said, “Tree planting projects actively increase canopy cover and provide much needed shade to reduce the impacts of urban heat. More tree cover provides cleaner air and helps protect and boost the health of local communities,” Mr Hartley said.
Creating Canopies brings people together. Volunteers often highlight the sense of connection, community, and shared purpose they feel on the day. Whether you come with the kids, some friends, or on your own, you’ll be warmly welcomed and guided by the Creating Canopies team. Every tree planted is a step toward a healthier city and community.
Those interested in volunteering or seeking more information on upcoming planting days can sign up for Creating Canopies updates HERE.
The project is funded by the NSW Government’s Greening our City grant. For more information visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/greening-our-city-grant.
About Creating Canopies:
Landcare NSW and Greater Sydney Landcare are planting 300,000 trees by the end of 2025 as part of the Greening our City program to help mitigate urban heat in Greater Sydney. Proudly funded by the NSW Government.
About Greater Sydney Landcare:
Greater Sydney Landcare is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to creating resilient landscapes and connected communities across Greater Sydney. We empower volunteers to plant native trees, conserve koalas and their habitats, care for their local waterways, and rejuvenate degraded environments. Join us in making a lasting impact. Learn more at greatersydneylandcare.org.
About Landcare NSW:
Landcare NSW acts as the conduit between Landcare members and key decision makers, working to ensure its members are supported at every level by providing leadership, skills, resources, and representation. For more information, visit landcarensw.org.au.
Photos: Greater Sydney Landcare