Come and be a part of Australia’s biggest community tree planting event.

Celebrate the start of spring by planting a tree for the 23rd annual Planet Ark National Tree Day.

The event, usually in held in July, is being celebrated at the slightly warmer time of spring here in Lithgow.

It will be followed by a free sausage sizzle hosted by the Lithgow Lions Club.

The aim is to establish 400 native plants to improve the biodiversity and habitat connectivity along Farmers Creek.

It will be held on Thursday, September 6 from 10am-12.30pm a the Albert Street Bridge near the sports grounds.

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Since Tree Day started in 1996, 4 million people have planted over 24 million trees and plants and it's still growing. 

People interested in taking part have been asked to RSVP by Tuesday, September 4 to 6354 9999 or email Rechelle.Fisher@lithgow.nsw.gov.au.

Wear a hat, weather appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear.