Right Tree, Right Place
Learn how to choose, plant and care for the right tree for your home in this free workshop.
Details
Saturday 2 May 2026
12:30pm - 2:30pm
11 Wentworth Parade, Success WA 6164, Australia
Free
Learn how to choose, plant and care for the right tree for your home in this free workshop.
Saturday 2 May 2026
12:30pm - 2:30pm
11 Wentworth Parade, Success WA 6164, Australia
Free
Discover the vital role trees play in our community and how you can contribute to a greener city. This engaging workshop will guide you through selecting the right trees that thrive in urban gardens and how to maintain them for long-term health.
You’ll learn about the benefits of trees, the decline of Perth’s urban canopy, and practical tips for planting and care. This session is perfect for parents wanting to make sustainable choices for their home environment.
Expect a friendly, informative atmosphere with light refreshments provided, making it a great outing for families interested in environmental sustainability.
This workshop covers key topics including:
- Benefits of trees and their role in community wellbeing
- Challenges facing Perth’s urban canopy and how to help
- Choosing the right tree species for your garden
- Local stock availability, costs, and government rebates
- Planting, establishment, and basic tree maintenance techniques
- Identifying and avoiding weedy or noxious species
The session is designed to empower you with knowledge and confidence to plant trees that will flourish and support local wildlife.
The event will be held at the Success - Cockburn Health and Community Facility, Conference Room, located at 11 Wentworth Parade, Success WA 6164.
The venue offers accessible toilets, parking including ACROD spaces, lifts, bicycle parking, free parking, public toilets, and a water refill station. Accessibility features include in-map voice and accessible colour choice for maps.
This is a free event suitable for adults, particularly parents interested in environmental sustainability and community wellbeing.
Light refreshments will be served to keep you energized during the workshop.
Please register your attendance in advance to secure your spot.
The workshop is free to attend.
Registration is required and can be completed online through the City of Cockburn’s event page.
For more information or assistance, contact the Sustainability & Climate Change Service Unit via email or phone.