2024 Annual Community Tree Planting Day
Rainforest Rescue’s 2024 Annual Community Tree Planting Day is scheduled for Saturday 18 May 2024 and you’re invited!
2024 also marks our 25th birthday, and we’re so excited to celebrate with you.
Make sure you don’t miss this planting… we have a feeling it’ll be a record-breaker!
“The better time to plant a tree was 25 years ago, the best time is now”.
Join us!
When:
Saturday 18 May 2024 – please ensure you arrive by 8:00 am
Where:
NightWings Rainforest Centre (2125 Mossman Daintree Road, Wonga, Qld)
What to bring:
- A water bottle (we will provide a water refill station)
- Sturdy closed-toed boots/shoes
- Sun-safe attire (e.g., hat & sunscreen) or, in the event of rain, wet weather gear (e.g., raincoat, gumboots, and a dry change of clothes for afterwards)
- A willingness to get your hands dirty
- Locals are encouraged to bring camping chairs or picnic rugs.
RR will provide:
- First aid kit
- Healthy snacks for morning tea
- Hand sanitiser
- Gloves and small trowels (locals are welcome to bring their own if they are new or clean)
- Seedlings
- Pre-dug holes
- Light lunch
- A great location
- Our friendly team
- Overview of the Day
The event will commence at 8:00 am, so we will be finished planting before noon (before it gets too hot).
After a morning of planting trees to restore rainforest and connectivity, you’re invited to remain on site and celebrate 25 years of Rainforest Rescue with us.
Health and Safety
As always, the health and safety of our staff, supporters, and the communities in which we work are of utmost importance to us.
We ask that all attendees register for a free ticket via Humanitix.
Please ensure you dress appropriately for the event (e.g., sun-safe clothing, hat, sturdy closed-toed boots/shoes). Don’t forget to bring your water bottle and stay hydrated throughout the day
If you are feeling unwell or have recently been unwell please do not attend the planting. We thank you for considering the health and safety of others
We’re looking forward to putting trees back on the land with you and celebrating our 25th birthday. See you in the Daintree!
For the rainforests,
The Rainforest Rescue Team
Register for your free ticket today!
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Throwback to 2023
Check out the video from our 2023 Annual Community Tree Planting Day below, just in case you need some inspiration, or want an idea of what to expect.
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Useful Links
Please find below some useful links that may assist you in booking flights, accommodation, rental vehicles & activities/venues. We’ve listed our Partners, and some local businesses we’d recommend. Make the most of your time in this most amazing of rainforests!
Questions?
Get in touch – submit a contact form or send us an email.
We’re so looking forward to putting trees back on the land with you. After all, #TreesAreTheAnswer
See you in the Daintree!
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