Plant a Cooler and Greener Future in Ipswich, QLD

Plant a Cooler and Greener Future in Ipswich, QLD

Cooler and greener cities start with us! Join us as we plant Urban Shade Forests across the Ipswich region to be enjoyed for generations to come.

As green spaces continue to disappear from our cities and suburbs, we face the emergence of Urban Heat Islands – where areas with high levels of concrete and other built surfaces absorb and trap heat, driving up temperatures within our cities. Extreme heat poses a significant threat to human health, while also impacting the plant and animal species that call our cities home. Fortunately, we can help our cities to adapt to the heat – by planting trees and shrubs that give cooling shade.

In 2025, we’ll be growing a cooler and greener Ipswich by planting 4,000 native seedlings across the region in a series of exciting community planting events!

Ready to create a more resilient Ipswich? Through this project, you’ll be able to:

• Get your hands dirty by planting native species within key locations in the Ipswich region;
• Enjoy a range of educational activities and workshops, guided by First Nations people and other environmental experts;
• Connect with the local community and meet other like-minded people, who are also passionate about urban greening;
• Contribute to the movement to create cities and towns that are cooler, more biodiverse, and resilient to our changing climate;
• Plant some roots – literally – within the Ipswich region, and create Urban Forests that will benefit the community for years to come!

Are you a private landholder within Ipswich City Council and interested in planting your very own Urban Shade Forest? Whether it’s at home, school, or maybe even at your workplace, we may be able to support you. Get in touch with us at [email protected], to connect with our team.

The Urban Shade Forest initiative is supported by founding partner Chevron Australia, Chevron’s premium fuel brand Caltex and supported locally by Ipswich City Council.