The world’s first Arbor Day was held in Nebraska in 1872, and New Zealand celebrated Arbor Day for the first time in Greytown in 1890.
Christchurch City Council helps celebrate Arbor Day on and around 5 June each year by organising community plantings in parks around the city and by supporting schools in their tree planting activities.
Come and plant a tree for Arbor Day
Bring your friends and family - join the rangers and learn more about your city and plants for Arbor Day. Check out the volunteer events and programmes for an event that takes your fancy. Remember, trees soak up carbon from the atmosphere, so the more you plant, the better it is for the planet.
Arbor Day support for schools
We encourage schools' involvement in action events by supporting their celebrations for Arbor Day. Students may also like to come with their families to the public events. Find out more about free trees for schools for Arbor Day or in Arbor Day school resource for teachers.
Tree planting is not just confined to Arbor Day
There are many planting days and ways you can be actively involved in parks throughout the city. Find out how you can get involved in your parks.
