“This year 500 native trees and shrubs will be planted at Finlayson Park off of Finlayson Street with the aim of beautifying, revegetating and providing shade in this popular local park,” said Mayor Fran Kilgariff.

Alice Springs Town Council is supporting National Tree Day by supplying the 500 native trees and shrubs, irrigation supplies, mulch and also through Council staff preparing the site and being there on the day.

"Alice Springs Town Council is always proud to support National Tree Day. Planting native trees in Alice Springs is a great way to ensure that adequate habitat is provided for our native wildlife," said Mayor Fran Kilgariff.

"There is a major emphasis being placed on the preservation and protection of our environment at a global scale, and National Tree Day forms part of this effort. It's also an important way that we can contribute to the environment and help fight climate change at a community level," said Mayor Kilgariff.

"There will be entertainment for children, including Yamba the Honey Ant, Ima Safety House, balloons and face painting, making National Tree Day in Alice Springs a fabulous family activity," said Mayor Kilgariff.

There will also be refreshments and a barbecue, and all equipment required for volunteers who are there to help plant trees.

For more information about National Tree Day in Alice Springs people should contact Denise Coach of Peter Kittle Motor Company on 89525500.

For further information contact:

Mayor Fran Kilgariff (08) 8950 0525 or 0419 376 060

ASTC Chief Executive Officer Rex Mooney (08) 8950 0525 or 0427 161 956

ASTC Media Officer Fionn Muster (08) 8950 0546 or 0417 884 449