On Wednesday 24th April 2024, a group of 13 dedicated staff from Regal Innovations teamed up with Greater Sydney Landcare for a corporate volunteering day.
The mission? To plant native trees and shrubs that would grow to 3 meters and above to reduce urban heat through shade and evapotranspiration.
The Regal Innovations crew joined our Creating Canopies team at a picturesque private property in Grose Vale, rolling up their sleeves to plant an impressive 1,100 trees and shrubs alongside the landowner and family.
Leading the day was Creating Canopies Project Manager, Danielle Packer.
Ms Packer remarked on the significance of the day, saying, “We had a fantastic group from Regal Innovations who showed great energy and enthusiasm. Together, we planted a variety of native trees that will not only provide much-needed shade but also create a habitat for local wildlife.”
13 staff from Regal Innovations joined Greater Sydney Landcare for a great day out of the office, planting 1,100 native plants. 
13 staff from Regal Innovations joined Greater Sydney Landcare for a great day out of the office, planting 1,100 native plants. 
13 staff from Regal Innovations joined Greater Sydney Landcare for a great day out of the office, planting 1,100 native plants.
The landowner, Craig Fuller, volunteered his property for this important cause. Although he hasn’t personally spotted a Koala on his land, they’re known to inhabit the area, so we made sure to plant Koala-friendly trees such as Eucalyptus Crebra, which is a Koala favourite.
With the property being so expansive, there was plenty of walking, but the volunteers managed to plant all 1,100 trees before the day got too hot. The soft, fertile soil in the Hawkesbury area was also a plus, making the work easier and more enjoyable.
“I was very happy with the day and the efforts of the Greater Sydney Landcare team and volunteers,” Mr Fuller said.
The success of this volunteering day is a testament to the positive impact that corporate partnerships can have on our environment.
A big thank you to Regal Innovations for being a wonderful team to work with and to Craig Fuller for providing the land for this eco-friendly initiative. Their collective efforts will create a lasting legacy of shade, beauty, and habitat for years to come.
Volunteer for Bushcare in Hawkesbury LGA
If you’d like to contribute to environmental efforts in the Hawkesbury LGA, you can become a Bushcare volunteer and regenerate bushland. No experience is necessary as training is provided.
Get Involved in Creating Canopies
If you’d like to find out how to get free trees planted on your land, visit our Register Your Site for Trees page.
Come along and plant trees with Creating Canopies. Find out what events we have coming up on Greater Sydney Landcare’s Eventbrite page.
Corporate Volunteering with Greater Sydney Landcare
Find out more about Corporate Volunteering with Greater Sydney Landcare here. Be sure to download our Corporate Volunteering Info Pack.
About Creating Canopies
Landcare NSW and Greater Sydney Landcare are planting 200,000 trees as part of the Greening our City program to help reduce urban heat in Greater Sydney. Proudly funded by the NSW Government.
