Blackalls Park Planting
ReLeaf Lake Mac teamed up with amazing volunteers and local residents to breathe new life into a forgotten patch of land at Blackalls Park. When we started, the area had a few tall trees but no understory—meaning little shelter for small birds and almost no habitat for native wildlife.
So, we rolled up our sleeves and planted a beautiful mix of indigenous species sourced from local legends like Landcare Nursery, Trees In Newcastle, and others. These plants now complement the existing trees and create a thriving, biodiverse space for nature to flourish.
We were thrilled to have Lake Macquarie Mayor Kay Fraser, Federal MP Dan Repacholi, and a representative from State MP Greg Piper join us on the planting day, lending a hand and showing their support for a greener future.
And what an effort it was!
Why did we do it? Because greener spaces make life better!
Trees and native plants aren’t just good for the environment—they’re good for us! They improve health and wellbeing, reduce carbon emissions, regulate water flow, and even increase property values.
This project is proof that when we come together, we can create cooler, greener, and more vibrant places to live. Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen!
So, we rolled up our sleeves and planted a beautiful mix of indigenous species sourced from local legends like Landcare Nursery, Trees In Newcastle, and others. These plants now complement the existing trees and create a thriving, biodiverse space for nature to flourish.
We were thrilled to have Lake Macquarie Mayor Kay Fraser, Federal MP Dan Repacholi, and a representative from State MP Greg Piper join us on the planting day, lending a hand and showing their support for a greener future.
And what an effort it was!
- 50 native plants were planted
- 50 volunteers came together across several events to prepare and plant the site
- A massive 201 volunteer hours were contributed to make this project a reality
Why did we do it? Because greener spaces make life better!
- They cool our neighbourhoods and fight the urban heat island effect
- They boost canopy cover and improve air quality
- They support native wildlife and restore ecosystems
- They make our community more inviting for work, play, and relaxation
Trees and native plants aren’t just good for the environment—they’re good for us! They improve health and wellbeing, reduce carbon emissions, regulate water flow, and even increase property values.
This project is proof that when we come together, we can create cooler, greener, and more vibrant places to live. Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen!
