In pictures: 7 Years to Grow tree planting
The 7 Years to Grow initiative brought communities and schools together across the Sunshine Coast, to plant trees and celebrate the countdown to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
To mark seven years until the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Sunshine Coast launched the 7 Years to Grow initiative. A community-driven celebration focused on environmental growth and Olympic spirit.
More than 2,700 trees have been given away to residents, schools, clubs and community groups across the Sunshine Coast.
This photo gallery captures the vibrant tree planting events and giveaways held across the region, from Lake Kawana to Maleny, where locals came together to green the Sunshine Coast and grow a lasting legacy.
7 Years to Grow
Here is what 7 Years to Grow delivered:
- 2,700 free trees across 20 community events
- 500 trees planted at the Sunshine Coast Ecological Park - proudly supported by the Friends of Mary Cairncross
- 8 BushCare working bees
- 92 street trees planted near Sunshine Coast Stadium
- Free Games trees for clubs, schools and community groups
- a commemorative tree planted by Mayor Rosanna Natoli.