Plant a Cooler and Greener Future in Campbelltown SA

Plant a Cooler and Greener Future in Campbelltown SA

Cooler and greener cities start with us! Join us as we plant a series of Urban Shade Forests across Campbelltown to be enjoyed for generations to come. 

As green spaces continue to disappear from our cities and suburbs, we face the emergence of Urban Heat Islands – where areas with high levels of concrete and other built surfaces absorb and trap heat, driving up temperatures within our cities. Extreme heat poses a significant threat to human health, while also impacting the plant and animal species that call our cities home. Fortunately, we can help our cities to adapt to the heat – by planting trees and shrubs that give cooling shade.

In 2026, we’ll be growing a cooler and greener Campbelltown by planting 7,000 native seedlings at Athelstone Recreation Reserve and Tom Packer Reserve in Athelstone, in a series of exciting community planting events!  

Ready to create a cooler Campbelltown? Through this project, you’ll be able to: 

• Get your hands dirty by planting native species at two suburban Reserves in Athelstone, near the banks of the incredible Karrawirra Parri (River Torrens); 

• Enjoy a range of educational activities and workshops, guided by First Nations people and other environmental experts (select events only); 

• Connect with the local community and meet other like-minded people, who are also passionate about urban greening; 

• Contribute to the movement to create cities and towns that are cooler, more biodiverse, and resilient to our changing climate; 

• Plant some roots – literally – within Campbelltown, and create Urban Forests that will benefit the community for years to come! 

Are you a private landholder within Campbelltown City Council and interested in planting your very own Urban Shade Forest? Whether it’s at home, school, or maybe even at your workplace, we may be able to support you. Get in touch with us at [email protected], to connect with our team.  

PLEASE NOTE: Planting events are held during the cooler, wetter months to give our seedlings the best chance to thrive. For this project, events will only run from May – August 2026 and again in 2027. Looking for more volunteering opportunities across SA? Click here to explore what’s available!

The Urban Shade Forest initiative is supported by founding partner Chevron Australia, Chevron’s premium fuel brand Caltex and supported locally by Campbelltown City Council.