Global Tree Initiative Australia

21/03/2026

Celebrating International women’s day with Katoomba Native Plant Nursery & Global Tree Initiative Australia 🌱💕

"Our retreat concluded with an International Women's Day celebration: Planting seeds of growth, both in nature and within ourselves."

14/12/2025

✨The first stage of the Trees for Schools 2025 planting project at Daylesford Dharma School is now complete, with around 390 plants established. As summer approaches, our focus will be on watering and supporting the young plants to ensure the best possible outcome.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors and in-kind-support, the GFM appeal has exceeded expectations. After expenses $750 remains, allowing us to consider more planting in Autumn 2026! So we will close the appeal at $2,916 as of 11th December.

Thank you again to all involved Workers, teachers, parents, students and donors. Without you this project wouldn't have come to life for the school community.

12/11/2025

🌱 Daylesford Dharma School student’s begin their Trees for Schools journey! 🌱

What a beautiful day for the Trees for Schools 2025 project at Daylesford Dharma School! ☀️ On a gorgeous, sunny 6th of November, students stepped into an inspiring nature-based learning experience, spending time outdoors, learning - creating, and connecting with Country.

Around twelve enthusiastic students rolled up their sleeves and planted 50 new native plants across the school grounds. Even, Barry, our fur friend and regular planting team member, stole a few hearts along the way. 🐶💚

This day was about so much more than planting trees. Along the nature path, students confidently presented their learnings, showcasing curiosity, care, and a deepening connection to the environment around them.

The children and planting team also designed and built small water interception basins to capture runoff- an impressive demonstration of sustainable thinking and real world problem solving in action. These hands-on lessons showed just how powerful thoughtful design can be in supporting a healthy, thriving ecosystem.

👏 We are so proud of their teamwork, creativity, and commitment to caring for the land.

🌿 165 trees planted so far!
🌿 Next Planting Day: 19th November

We can’t wait to see what grows next, both in the earth, and in the hearts of these young environmental stewards. 💚

10/10/2025

Growing a greener future: Trees for Schools 2025 at Daylesford Dharma School

🦋 In a world where children are increasingly distanced from the natural environment, Trees for Schools 2025 offers a hands-on opportunity to reconnect with nature while restoring local biodiversity and ecosystems.

🧬🔬🌿 This project brings science to life, giving students the chance to explore areas such as ecology, biodiversity, local habitats and the animals that depend on them.

🎯Thanks to our generous donors, we’ve already reached over 50% of our $3,500 GoFundMe target! The students at Daylesford Dharma School are deeply grateful to everyone who shares their passion for trees, animals and insects.

🌳 Imagine a schoolyard transformed into a thriving ecosystem, alive with the hum of insects, the flutter of butterflies and the rustle of native trees grasses. Among the species the students will plant is Kangaroo Grass (Themeda triandra), a resilient native plant that supports at least 13 species of butterflies and moths. It also provides essential habitat for insects, which in turn nourish lizards and, perhaps one day, even echidnas.

💙 This project is more than just planting trees – it’s about inspiring curiosity, fostering a love for science and empowering children to make a positive impact on their environment. With your support, we can help students grow their understanding of the natural world and create a lasting legacy for local ecosystems.

Please consider donating to Trees for Schools 2025 – Daylesford Dharma School Planting Project. https://gofund.me/4aa5785d6

01/10/2025

🌱 Trees for Schools 2025 - Daylesford Dharma School Planting Project Update! 🌳

We’re thrilled to share some exciting progress on the Trees for Schools 2025 project! 🎉 Thanks to everyone’s incredible support, our GoFundMe appeal has just passed $1,500, bringing us closer to our final goal. Your generosity is making this dream a reality -thank you! 💚

Last week, we visited the site to measure up the 20m x 20m works area and plan how the planting beds will coordinate with the proposed bike path. To prepare, we cleared the rough grass and completed a preliminary set-out. Earlier this week, excavation work officially begin! The area will be cleared of grass and weeds, paving the way for the students to start measuring and laying out the planting beds and bike path.

It’s such an exciting time for the school, and the weather has been absolutely perfect to kick off this transformative project. 🌞

Let’s continue to rejoice in everyone’s efforts to date - together, we’re creating a greener, more sustainable future. Stay tuned for more updates as the project unfolds!

💚 Support the project here: https://gofund.me/6039caf2d

29/09/2025

🌿 Imagine a classroom with no walls... 🌞

Where lessons are whispered by the wind and written in the rustling leaves. The Trees for Schools 2025 - Daylesford Dharma School appeal will see students design, plant and care for up to 500 native trees on their 8-hectare school grounds.

It’s more than just tree planting - it’s a hands-on nature-based education in stewardship, sustainability and connection to Country. 🌏

What makes this project special?

💚 A collaboration between Mark Allaway, GTI and Daylesford Dharma School, rooted in shared values of mindfulness, sustainability and community action.
💚 Integrated into the school children's Master Plan, the project complements the students’ vision for a nature playground and adventure bike track.
💚 Honoring the Dja Dja Wurrung people, this initiative reflects their enduring care for Country and fosters a deep connection to the land.
💚 Enhancing biodiversity, mitigating environmental challenges, and creating a thriving habitat for generations to come.
💚 How You Can Help:
We’re raising $3,500 to fund this project, covering the cost of plants, soil conditioners, mulch, tree guards, and irrigation. Every $7 donated plants one tree or plant, and $50 plants seven!

🌱 Donate today and help grow a greener future🌍
https://gofund.me/1e4838908

24/09/2025

💚 Please consider our appeal: https://gofund.me/a15fd539c
Your support will help create a living outdoor classroom while boosting biodiversity and supporting local ecosystems.

23/09/2025

💚🦜🎶

From carolling magpies to the lullaby of fairywrens, the nature and purpose of birdsong is more varied than you might think

17/09/2025

🌍💚 Global Tree Initiative Australia is teaming up with Daylesford Dharma School for something special!

This child-led project, guided by the schools’ award-winning Bush Care Group, will see up to 500 native trees planted on school grounds - creating a living classroom and a greener future. 🌱

A $7 donation helps cover the cost of planting one native tree or plant and empowers kids to take real climate action.



👉 Donate here:

My name is Mark Allaway, landscape architect and volunteer environmenta… Mark Allaway needs your support for Trees For Schools 2025 - Daylesford Dharma School