Roll up your sleeves for National Tree Day  

Published on 23 July 2025

Residents are being encouraged to get their hands dirty and help improve an important outdoor space in Glenella.

As part of council’s National Tree Day event, volunteers will return to Glenfields Park, on Wheeler Drive on Sunday, July 27, from 8am to 11am.

Mayor Greg Williamson said this year’s planting continues a multi-year greening initiative.

“It’s been fantastic to see how plants we planted last year along Goosepond Creek have thrived in the last 12 months,” Mayor Williamson said.

“The plant species have been specifically chosen to reflect the types of vegetation that would have grown along Goosepond Creek prior to clearing, including grasses, groundcovers, shrubs and trees,” he said.

“As well as increasing canopy cover over the urban footprint, it also expands the width of riparian vegetation, which assists with improving waterway health.

“This not only supports our natural environment, but also creates a greener, healthier future for the region by encouraging people to enjoy the great outdoors.”

Mayor Williamson said National Tree Day was an easy way for residents to be part of Australia’s largest community tree planting and nature care event.

“These types of events bring the community together and help create a shared sense of ownership and responsibility for these environments,” he said.

“Anyone from those with the greenest thumb to the novice gardener can make a meaningful difference to our community and environment.”

Getting involved is easy; just register on the Volunteer - National Tree Day website.

Please wear sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and bring a water bottle. If you have your own gardening gloves, bring them along too. A free barbecue will be provided to everyone who participates in this event.

National Tree Day and School’s Tree Day in Mackay is supported by Mackay Regional Council.

Stay up to date on all the latest urban greening events and initiatives by subscribing to council’s urban greening eNewsletter at connectingmackay.com.au/urban-greening.