National Tree Day for Schools

Registrations for FREE plants on Schools Tree Day - Friday 24th July, 2026

Each year Frankston City supports kindergartens, pre-schools, primary and secondary schools in our municipality to improve their natural environment by providing free indigenous plants for Schools Tree Day on Friday the 24th of July 2026 to enhance the natural environment for increased biodiversity and better outdoor learning opportunities, including more nature play.

Kindergartens and pre-schools are eligible for up to 100 free plants and primary and secondary schools are eligible for up to 200 free plants.

When you register for FREE plants there is an additional option to apply to become one of two Environmental Ambassador Schools.

The two Environmental Ambassador Schools for 2026 will receive 500 plants each, onsite education and assistance with planting on the day. All applicants will have the option of receiving additional plants.

Registrations are now closed and will reopen in February 2026.

Get in touch with the Environmental Volunteer Support Officer by email if you have any questions about the Schools Tree Day initiative for 2026 at Ellen.Regos@frankston.vic.gov.au

Last Year - 2025

Schools Tree Day was held on Friday the 25^th of July with over 5,000 students from 54 participating centres and schools planting 2,700 indigenous plants. The two Environmental Ambassador Schools were Karingal Primary and Mt Erin College where Janet Wheeler from ‘Living with Wildlife’ ran presentations that focused on caring for local wildlife.

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