Planting the future: thousands of trees for schools for 2026
2 March 2026
Greater Western Water (GWW) is inviting schools across its service region to take part in the 2026 Trees for Schools program.
The program will provide tube stock trees, along with stakes, guards, and planting education and advice, to primary and secondary schools.
GWW’s General Manager of Strategy and Partnerships, Kessia Thomson is encouraging all eligible schools to get involved and contribute to a greener, healthier western region and a more climate-resilient future.
“Tree planting is more important than ever as we experience the effects of climate change.
“Trees are an important part of our ecosystem. They play a crucial role within our water cycle, by enabling rainfall through water vapour, and they help to strengthen our soil layers with their root systems, essential for sustainable water management.
“This program is an excellent educational opportunity for students to learn about the significant impact and benefit that trees have on our environment, but it’s also a great hands-on way to teach the next generation about how to plant and care for trees to ensure growth for years to come,” she said.
Participating schools will be contributing to a greener, healthier western region, providing shade, habitat for birds, insects and some mammals, and will aid in climate change adaptation.
Delivered by GWW with the support of the Victorian Government through the More Trees for a Cooler Greener West program, the initiative supports schools across Melbourne’s west and surrounding areas, including Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton, Moonee Valley, Wyndham and Yarra, as well as parts of Hume, Macedon Ranges, Melbourne and Moorabool.
The Trees for Schools partnership, now in its third year with the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, has so far delivered more than 6,000 trees to 141 primary and secondary schools across the western service region.
Expressions of interest open Monday 2 March and close Thursday 2 April 2026. Visit Trees for Schools to register and for further information on how to get involved.
