Penrith Council helps restore endangered bushland with ‘Trees for Mum’ community event

Penrith City Council’s annual ‘Trees for Mum’ community tree planting event returns for its twelfth year on Sunday 9th May at Grey Gums Reserve in Cranebrook, providing an important opportunity for residents to learn about their local environment and help restore endangered bushland by planting native trees or shrubs.

The event will be following a COVIDSafe plan to ensure all participants adhere to social distancing guidelines. The plan includes capping 30-minute sessions with 35 participants, thoroughly disinfecting tools before and after use, and requesting all participants sign in for planting.

Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown praised the event for its successful tenure and encouraged residents to register to plant a tree to remember and celebrate their mum. 

Mayor McKeown notes “planting a tree is such a simple gesture to honour your mum, grandmother or a mother-figure in your life and can be a very positive and meaningful experience to share with family and friends on Mother’s Day.

“Council’s Bushcare team is looking forward to another great day planting trees and celebrating our local mums and have created a safe environment for all participants to do so.”

Participants are encouraged to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt, closed-toe shoes, a hat and sunscreen is also highly recommended.

The event will be divided into 30-minute sessions, with the first session starting at 8.30am and the last session at 12.30pm, with registrations essential to join the day. Email bushcare@penrith.city to secure your spot.

More information about the event and the event’s COVID-19 safety plan is available at penrith.city/events