National Tree Day for Schools

Schools Tree Day - Friday 25^th July 2027

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 25th of July 2027 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 50 free plants and primary and secondary schools are eligible for up to 100 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 2027 will receive 300 plants each, onsite education and assistance with planting on the day.

Registrations for FREE plants open in February 2027.

For any enquiries about the Schools Tree Day initiative, please contact the Environmental Volunteer Support Officer: Ellen.Regos@frankston.vic.gov.au

Schools Tree Day 2026

Schools Tree Day 2026 was held on Friday 24^th July, with:

Over 5,500 students
60 participating centres and schools
12,000 indigenous plants planted across Frankston City

The two Environmental Ambassador Schools for 2026 were Frankston Heights Primary School and John Paul College. Students at both schools took part in engaging wildlife education sessions led by Janet Wheeler from Living with Wildlife, focusing on caring for local fauna.