Re-checked 24/5/2014 and still on offer and active http://www.gcparks.com.au/activities.aspx?page=38Free trees!
This year, residents, body corporates and schools will only be able to pick up trees from the Gold Coast City Council Nursery. There will be no pick up points throughout the city. The Gold Coast City Council Nursery is situated on Shelter Road, Coombabah. Operating hours for the nursery will be from 7.30am to 2pm on the allocated days.
Schedule of days:
Residents - Thursdays till end of May
A January rates notice must be shown to receive your free tree. This year residents will receive 1 x free tree.
Body Corporates - Wednesdays till end of May
Body Corporate/unit complex managers should submit their request in writing on letterhead and include details of 5 ratepayers from their complex. This year body corporate/unit complex managers will receive 3 x free trees.
Schools - Wednesday (all year)
This year schools/community groups will receive 50 x free trees.
Schools should submit their request on letterhead and post to:
Parks & Recreational Services
P O Box 5042
GCMC QLD 9729
Gold Coast City Council also attend community events throughout the City where free trees can be picked up. Watch Council's website for further details on these events.
2014 Free Tree Giveaway Dates at Coombabah Nursery
Thursday - Resident Free Tree Pick-up datesJanuary
2 9 162330
February
6 132027
March
6 132027
April
3 101724
May
1 8152229
Tree species available this year are:
Grevillea - assorted species
Callistemon - assorted species
Rainforest Trees - assorted species