Seedlings planted
Our seedling giveaways are back for 2025!
Now in its' fifth year, the 'One Tree for Me' campaign aims to get 65,000 seedlings planted in our local area over a period of 6 years. That is one seedling for every resident. This will be achieved through a mix of activities including:
- Free seedling giveaways
- Community tree planting activities on community land
- Supporting schools through Planet Ark's Schools Tree Day campaign
Upcoming seeding giveaways
This year there will be four seedling giveaways happening across different parts of the city. The next event will be:
Saturday 6 September, 10am to 2pm - Estella Shopping Centre carpark
Why the initiative?
The 'One Tree for Me' campaign is an action under Council's Biodiversity Strategy: Maldhangilanha 2020-2030.
Biodiversity is the variety of life — plants, animals, their genetic diversity, and the ecosystems they form. These systems are interconnected, providing essential services such as food, water, health, and recreation that people rely on every day.
One of the greatest threats to biodiversity is the loss of native vegetation. By replanting across our region, we can repair damaged landscapes, create vital habitats, and help restore native wildlife populations.
How are seedlings chosen?
We select plants native to the Wagga region that are well-suited to the local climate. Giveaways are held during the cooler months, the ideal time for planting. Each chosen species helps attract native birds and pollinators, supporting healthy backyard biodiversity.
Past giveaway seedling lists
One Tree for Me - Gumly Gumly 2025 1.0 MB Download
One Tree for Me - Kooringal 2025 374.6 KB Download
One Tree for Me - Bourkelands 2025 1.0 MB Download
Backyard Biodiversity
Backyards are important spaces to support local biodiversity. Think of your backyard as a stepping stone or a land bridge that allows native animals to travel safely between larger areas of natural bushland. Your backyard can help feed, water and shelter animals.
Your backyard also supports millions of invertebrates such as bees, butterflies, worms and ants. Every creature working to keep the system in balance.
Top tips for creating backyard biodiversity:
- Plant species that flower at different times of the year so your garden is a source of food all year round
- Plant a variety of ground covers, shrubs and trees to provide shelter for the different kinds of animals that visit your garden
- Provide a water source, especially in summer, and include a spot for birds and bees to perch and safely drink using rocks and sticks
- Keep pet cats inside between dusk and dawn - the average roaming pet cat will kill 186 animals/year in Australia
For more information on how to support local biodiversity in your backyard visit our Native Plant Selection Guide