The MY TREE PROJECT ART EXHIBITION is open Friday 25 July to Sunday 31 August 2025.
Ngutungka Henley: Monday to Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm, Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm, Sunday 12.00pm to 4.00pm.
The My Tree Project (MTP) engages school students in nurturing trees and understory, and creating art to promote the importance of trees. It is a partnership between WACRA (Western Adelaide Coastal Residents' Association) and AAEE (Australian Association for Environmental Education) to enable students to increase biodiversity and combat climate change. Students from two Western Adelaide primary and high schools are participating in 2025.
They are active in every stage of the project, from seed propagation to planting in school grounds and community spaces. This hands-on experience deepens their appreciation for indigenous plants and sustainability, forging a strong connection with nature. Their efforts significantly contribute to expanding tree canopy and understory vegetation in western suburbs, creating a cooler and more sustainable environment.
In addition to tree/understory planting, students express the importance of trees through diverse artworks such as painting, collage, clay work and stobie pole artworks. These artworks vividly illustrate how trees provide essential habitat, beauty, shelter, recreation, nourishment, and life for all living beings. The project not only educates about environmental stewardship but also empowers students to actively participate in environmental conservation and community beautification efforts. It was awarded the City of Charles Sturt Community Event of the Year and SA's Community Event of the Year 2023.
For more information about the My Tree Project, visit https://wacra.org.au/my-tree-project/