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I was delighted to read that Mother’s Day can be a time to reflect and do something positive even though my mother is not with me. Thank you for considering those who have lost their mother and making a difficult day a little easier.

Theresa, NSW

Get involved

Public plantings
Many Australian councils will hold public tree plantings on Mother’s Day and provide native trees for planting. See our list of locations to find your nearest site.

Private plantings
Live outside a council holding a public planting? Of course you can still plant a tree for mum! Simply plant a native tree or native flowers in your own garden. Visit your local garden centre to find your mum’s favourite native species or another variety suitable to your local conditions. Local councils may also be willing to provide trees and plants; please contact your local council to enquire.

Create your own Trees for Mum event
It's easy to organise a Trees for Mum planting in your local community.
  • Contact the Bushcare Officer at your local council or find a supportive environmental group. Ask Council or Group to appoint a local planting site, provide native trees for planting, provide staff on Mother's Day to facilitate the planting and commit to ongoing maintenance of the trees.
  • Promote your event. Download our adaptable media release and share with your council’s media officer, local newspapers and local radio. Download our adaptable flyer and post around town. Spread the word! Try council noticeboards, the gym, supermarket, library, early childhood centre and your office intranet.
  • Email us with the details so we can promote your event on this website. Please include the tree planting site’s name, the site’s address, a brief description including the best way to access the site, a Google Maps link referencing your site, the number of trees you will have for planting and a contact name and email address and/or phone number for participant queries that come in via our website (we will redirect these back to you).
  • Run your event on Mother's Day, Sunday May 11 from 9am to 12noon