Black Gums for Private Properties

Join us 1pm this Saturday 15 Nov at the library to learn about Woodend’s (unofficial) floral emblem, the threatened gum tree, “Black Gum” (Eucalyptus aggregata). Find out how you can help to save this species from extinction by planting some on your own property and protecting any you may already have, through actions such as revegetation and gorse control.

Free Black Gum seedlings available on the day.

BYO Weather appropriate clothing, including boots for walking to the gorse demonstration location.

Youth Climate Group Planting Day – 4 October

Woodend Landcare is pleased to support the Macedon RangesĀ Youth Climate Group with their first youth-led planting day. The group choose Five Mile Creek for their project as it is the home to the endangered and rare Black Gum species. They aim to help Black Gum with a restoration project to enhance and protect its habitat.

The Youth Climate Group have the goal of planting 350 native plants. They have selected species that align with the local area and the Five Mile Creek Master Plan, including:

  • Lomandra longifolia
  • Poa lab
  • Leptospermum obovatum
  • Themeda triandra
  • Acacia melanoxylon
  • Carex appressa
  • Black gum

This project is about more than just trees – it’s about empowering young people to take meaningful climate action, connecting with like-minded groups, and leaving a positive legacy for future generations.

When: 11am, Saturday 4 October 2025

Where: Woodend Five Mile Creek near Tennyson Street. Enter via the park at the end of Tennyson Street. Then, head over to the creek on the other side of the walking path.

More information and to register visit: https://www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/See-Do/Events-and-Awards/Whats-on-around-the-shire/Youth-led-Planting-Day