Party with the planet Hills Are Alive 2026 tree planting day
Registrations have opened for the 2026 Hills Are Alive Group Tree Planting Project which is funded by patrons who purchased carpark passes to NYE on the Hill and Ocean Sounds music festivals.
MUSIC lovers and eco-warriors are being called upon to trade their dance moves for digging tools. Registrations are officially open for the 2026 The Hills Are Alive Group Tree Planting Project, taking place on Saturday, September 19.
The annual environmental sustainability initiative aims to plant more than 5,000 indigenous trees in the local region. This year's effort will push the project’s cumulative total to over 45,000 trees planted since its inception in 2019.
The initiative bridges local entertainment with conservation. It is funded directly by patrons who purchased carpark passes at the recent NYE on the Hill and Ocean Sounds music festivals. By routing festival funds back into the earth, organisers aim to offset the environmental footprint of these major music events.
This year, the project continues its long-standing partnership with the Bass Coast Landcare Network to ensure the correct native species are introduced to support local biodiversity.
Organisers have capped the volunteer roster at 50 participants for the day, and the planting session will run from 10am to 2pm on a farm property located close to the familiar NYE on the Hill festival site.
Due to the limited number of volunteer spots, organisers operate on a first in, best dressed basis. As a token of appreciation for their hard work, all volunteers are invited to enjoy a complimentary drink on the house immediately following the event.
"Get your friends together and let's party with the planet," the event organisers shared, encouraging the community to rally together for a meaningful day outdoors.
Interested participants can secure their volunteer spot by completing the official sign-up form at SurveyMonkey. For real-time event updates, carpooling coordination, and further details, community members can visit The Hills Are Alive Group Facebook page.
