Celebrate nature and community with free native trees and engaging wildlife activities across Somerset Region this spring.
Saturday 17 October 2026
to Saturday 14 November 2026
8:00am - 11:00am
35 Esk Hampton Rd, Esk QLD 4312, Australia
Free
Enjoy a wonderful morning connecting with nature and your community at Free Tree Days. This event offers a fantastic opportunity for families to collect native plants that attract birds and support local wildlife. Kids and adults alike will delight in the free wildlife shows and the chance to learn about koala habitats.
The event features a free sausage sizzle to keep everyone energized, plus informative stalls from the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation. It's a perfect outing for parents wanting to inspire their children about the environment while enjoying a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.
Bring your free tree voucher, attached to your rates notice, to redeem your selection of native plants and help make your garden a haven for local wildlife.
- Receive 10 native flowering and bird-attracting plants suitable for home gardens.
- Properties over 8 hectares can redeem an additional 10 larger native trees, including koala habitat species.
- Free sausage sizzle starts at 08:00, available while supplies last.
- Wildlife shows begin at 08:30, offering educational fun for all ages.
- Koala information stalls will be present to raise awareness about local wildlife conservation.
The event takes place at three locations on different dates:
- Fernvale Community Hall on Saturday, 17 October 2026
- Kilcoy Memorial Hall on Saturday, 31 October 2026
- Somerset Civic Centre in Esk on Saturday, 14 November 2026
Each venue is easily accessible and family-friendly, providing a welcoming environment to learn and explore. Parking and facilities are available at each site.
Please bring your free tree voucher, which will be mailed with your rates notice in August 2026. Only residents with vouchers can redeem the plants.
The event runs from 08:00 to 11:00 on each date, so plan to arrive early to enjoy all activities and secure your free plants.
This is a community-focused event promoting environmental stewardship and local biodiversity, perfect for families looking to make a positive impact.
This event is completely free to attend. No booking is required, but residents must present their free tree voucher to redeem plants.
The sausage sizzle and wildlife shows are also free, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Come along and enjoy a morning of fun, learning, and community spirit without any cost.
