Trees for Mum community event blooms

Trees for Mum is a tree planting event run by Ipswich City Council, held on Mother’s Day each May.

It is part of Ipswich City Council’s strategic Habitat Connection rehabilitation program which helps restore urban waterway corridors across the region through the planting of native species which in turn encourage wildlife to flourish.

Every tree planted helps improve and preserve the health of the local environment and waterways and will grow to provide habitat and shelter for wildlife.

This special day out spent honouring mums has seen positive impacts continue long after the events have finished with planted trees continuing to thrive and make a noticeable difference to the environment.

Community rolls up their sleeves for the local environment

The free community event has been running since 2013 and is held in riparian corridors throughout Ipswich city. It provides an opportunity for the community to get involved with waterway improvement activities, learn about local flora and fauna and how best to sustain it for future generations.

Each year, a different location is chosen and native tubestock are planted throughout the riparian corridors. So far, trees have been planted at Bundamba, Sandy and Woogaroo Creeks. Plant species are chosen to suit local climate and soil conditions and are propagated and grown in Ipswich City Council’s production nursery.

As the plants grow and become established, they provide multiple benefits including providing habitat, increasing the creek’s resilience to flood, and beautifying popular recreation areas.