If you're looking for something to gift Dad for Father's Day, Penrith City Council's beloved Trees for Dad community event returns for its eighth year on Sunday 6 September.
Everyone is invited to plant a tree in honour and celebration of their dad, grandfather, uncle or father figure at Berkshire Park Recreation Ground in Berkshire Park.
The event is divided into 30-minute sessions, with the first session starting at 8:30am and the last at 12pm. Registrations are essential to ensure that enough trees will be available to plant on the day. Register at penrith.city/events
Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said he was excited to see the return of the popular event after Trees for Mum welcomed over 660 participants earlier this year.
"Trees for Mum and Trees for Dad are two very important events our community looks forward to every year. We were really impressed by the turnout for Trees for Mum in May and we're looking forward to seeing new and familiar faces at our next Father's Day tree planting," Cr Carney said.
"Planting a tree is such a simple gesture to honour your dad, grandfather, uncle or a father figure in your life and it can be a very positive and meaningful experience to share with family and friends on Father's Day.
"Every year, the Bushcare team is touched by the beautiful stories participants share with them about why they come to celebrate and honour their mum and dad, and I hope that Trees for Dad continues to provide such a meaningful space.
"Trees for Dad is not only a great way to gift Dad something special, but it's an opportunity to learn about our local environment and help restore our endangered bushland by planting native trees or shrubs."
Participants are encouraged to wear closed-toe shoes and a hat. Sunscreen will be available on the day.
Council's Nursery proudly provides the native trees and shrubs available for planting on-site.
To ensure there are enough trees for everyone to plant, and so Council's Bushcare team can coordinate the 30-minute sessions, please book your attendance by registering at penrith.city/events
