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Australian Childcare Alliance

National Tree Day

What is National Tree Day?

National Tree Day occurs annually in Australia organised by Planet Ark. Individuals and communities come together and plant trees and shrubs to improve the environment.


When is National Tree Day?

Sunday, July 28


Activities: 

  • Nature Walk: Take children on a nature walk to explore the natural environment and identify different types of trees.
  • Group Time: Have a discussion with the children’s trees, encourage children to share characteristics of trees and discuss the importance of trees in providing food, shelter, and oxygen.
  • Art and Craft: Encourage children to use their creativity to make tree collages, leaf rubbings, or nature-inspired painting.
  • Story Time: Read stories to the children that are related to trees such as "The Lorax" by Dr. Seuss or "A Tree is Nice" by Janice May Udry.
  • Tree Care and Maintenance: Provide children with watering cans and gardening tools and encourage children to water plants, trees and maintain their garden in their outdoor environment.
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