We’re planting 2,500 trees in one day, join us on Friday 31 July!
Get involved in a fun, hands-on community event, meet new people and enjoy a hot drink and a bite between plantings.
Choose from three sessions to suit your schedule:
Session 1: 9:30AM - 11:30AM
Session 2: 11:00AM - 1:30PM
Session 3: 1:00PM - 3:30PM
Since 2022, VU has planted 17,500 trees at Werribee Campus as part of the Victorian Government’s More Trees for a Cooler, Greener West program, helping reduce heat, improve air quality and support community wellbeing.
Everyone’s welcome, students, staff and the local community.
Come along and help us green the west.
Highlights from 2025:
5,000 trees, 400+ volunteers and more gumboots than we could count.
Reserve Your Spot Now!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this hands-on community event and help make a real impact. Spots are limited, so register now to secure your place!
This initiative is funded and supported by the Victorian Government’s More Trees for a Cooler, Greener West program which aims to plant 500,000 trees to increase tree canopy coverage in Melbourne's western suburbs.
We acknowledge the Ancestors, Elders and families of the Kulin Nation (Melbourne Campuses), the Eora Nation (Sydney Campus) and the Yulara/YUgarapul and Turrbal Nation (Brisbane Campus) who are the traditional owners of University land.
To learn more, please contact the Moondani Balluk Academic Unit on +61 3 9919 2836 or [email protected]
