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WA Tree Festival
6 April - 5 May 2024
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​Trees are essential in a warming climate – they cool us down, provide habitat for wildlife and improve our health and wellbeing. The WA Tree Festival brings local councils and community groups together across WA to help share the value of trees collectively. ​

WA Tree Festival runs 6 April – 5 May.

From highlighting the importance of trees in cooling our suburbs, to daily connections to nature – find an activity near you.

Events

Event Date Time Description Location Ages Price Find out more
All About Trees - Urban Forest Q&A Tuesday 2 April 9am-12pm Meet the urban forest team, get tree advice, learn about City incentives, and sign up for the newsletter to receive a free tree seedling! Success Library All ages NA Find out more about All About Trees
Nature Discovery Day Wednesday 3 April 8am-3.30pm Discover nature through guided walks, workshops, and insights into your local ecosystem. Boodjar Mooliny/Kevin Bowman  Activities  for all ages, from under 5s to adults! Free-$5 Find out more about Nature Discovery Day
Tree-vitalise Your Spirit: Online Guided Meditation  Wednesday 10 April 12-12.45pm Find a spot under a tree, whether in your backyard or a nearby park, and explore the profound effects of meditation. Online All ages Free Register for Tree-vitalise Your Spirit
Heating and Cooling Your Home Using Trees and Plants Saturday 13 April 9-11am Learn sustainable ways to heat and cool your home using trees and plants, focusing on basic solar passive design principles. Coogee Community Hall 18+ years $5 Register for Heating and Cooling Your Home
Yoga Under the Trees Wednesday 17 April 12.30-1.30pm Enjoy a relaxing slow flow yoga session under the trees at Bibra Lake. Bibra Lake (western side) 18+ years Free Register for Yoga Under the Trees
Native Plant Propagation Workshop Saturday 20 April 10-11.30am
Join The Wetlands Centre's Nursery experts for a hands-on workshop on propagating native species.		 The Wetlands Centre Nursery 18+ years, City of Cockburn residents only, limited numbers $10 Register for Native Plant Propagation
All About Trees - Urban Forest Q&A Tuesday 23 April 9am-12pm Meet the urban forest team, get tree advice, learn about City incentives, and sign up for the newsletter to receive a free tree seedling! Spearwood Library All ages NA Find out more about All About Trees
Storytime Tuesday 23 April 9.30am & 10.30am Join the WA Tree Festival celebrations with special tree-themed Storytime sessions at Cockburn Libraries 9.30am Success Library & 10.30am Spearwood Library 2-5 years Free Find out more about Storytime
Storytime Friday 26 April 9.30am & 10.30am Join the WA Tree Festival celebrations with special tree-themed Storytime sessions at Cockburn Libraries 9.30am Success Library & 10.30am Spearwood Library 2-5 years Free Find out more about Storytime
Manning Lake Tree Trail & Tree Competition Saturday 6 April-Sunday 5 May   Enjoy a calming walk, bike ride, or scooter trip along the 1km pop-up tree trail around Manning Lake, and discover interesting tree facts. Manning Lake All ages Free Find out more about the Manning Lake Tree Trail

Incentives

Make the most of the cooler weather and start planning your verge and garden. The City has a number of incentives to encourage schools and residents to plant trees and plants on their property and verge. Act quickly, some of these incentives go fast!

Incentives Date Description Eligibility Find out more
Schools Plant Subsidy Applications close Friday 12 April COB. Enhance your school grounds and support conservation with a free pack of 40 native plants for Carnaby’s Black-cockatoos. City of Cockburn schools & early learning centres. Find out more about the Schools Plant Subsidy
Native Plant Subsidy Wednesday 1 May- Friday 31 May (while stocks last). Throughout May, residents can benefit from a 50% discount on up to 20 native plants, promoting waterwise gardens that aid natural cooling and support native wildlife. City of Cockburn residents. Find out more about the Native Plant Subsidy
Waterwise Verge Rebate Applications open April 2024. Reduce water use and increase local biodiversity with a Waterwise verge. Includes a rebate plus free plants and soil improver.  City of Cockburn homeowners, or renters with owners permission. Register for the Waterwise Verge Rebate
Request a Street Tree Applications open all year round - Note that trees are preordered up to 12 months before planting. Help increase the tree canopy and shade in Cockburn! Request a street tree to be planted on your verge, and the City will maintain it for the first three years. City of Cockburn homeowners, or renters with owners permission. Request a street tree
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Contact Title Sustainability & Climate Change Service Unit

Email [email protected]

Phone 0894113444

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City of Cockburn
Whadjuk Boodja
9 Coleville Crescent,
Spearwood 6163

PO Box 1215, Bibra Lake DC,
Western Australia, 6965

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Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)

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