WA Tree Festival 2024
For the first time, the City of Rockingham is joining the City of Stirling, the Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) and other local governments for the WA Tree Festival held from Saturday 6 April – Sunday 5 May 2024.
Trees are essential in a warming climate and are critical in:
- Cooling us down by providing shade and transpiration which substantially lowers daytime temperatures.
- Providing habitat for wildlife through urban tree canopy, supporting biodiversity which in turn supports us.
- Improving mental health and wellbeing. Trees are shown to reduce stress and improve mood, helping us to relax. Spending time in nature improves cognitive function and enhances our learning abilities
The WA Tree Festival brings local governments and community groups together to help share the value of trees collectively, highlighting the importance of tree canopy cover and its numerous benefits.
A list of City-organised incentives and events have been provided below.
To find out more about the festival and what events are happening around Rockingham - visit the WA Tree Festival Facebook page, or check out the WA Tree Festival website.
What's on in Rockingham?
Native Plants Giveaway 2024
Come along and grab your free native, waterwise seedlings (tubestock) and create a waterwise garden which supports backyard biodiversity. See more event details above.
Request a Street Tree
Expressions of interest are open until 30 April 2024 for Rockingham residents to have a street tree planted in their verge this winter season.
Submit your interest and find out more
Don Shepherd Nature Reserve and Nyoongar Trail
We are spotlighting Don Shepherd Nature Reserve and Nyoongar Trail as our Hero Trail this year.
When looking for a nature trail in Rockingham consider checking out this spot! Split into two sections, discover the local fauna and flora present across this trail. Accessible via Baldivis Road turning into Karnup Road. You can find parking with picnic facilities off Karnup Road.
Discover Don Shepherd Nature Reserve and Nyoongar Trial
Don’t forget to clean your shoes with the brushes provided for the control of dieback.
Bird Walk at Don Shepherd Nature Reserve
Facilitated by Birdlife WA, come along to a guided bird watching walk around our Don Shepherd Nature Reserve.
Time: 9am-11am
Date: Saturday 27 April
Location: Don Shepherd Nature Reserve and Nyoongar Trail
Registration required.
Register to attend the Bird Walk Here
Library Activities
You can find a prime selection of published materials on and in relation to trees at your local library. During the WA Tree Festival, we've got these highlighted as exhibitions, so drop in and borrow a copy anytime.
Story times have been prepared with nature in mind this month. See the City's What's On Calendar for events.
For more information regarding the WA Tree Festival please contact the City on 9528 0333 or customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au.