7 Years to Grow
Celebrating seven years until the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
In just seven years, the world’s eyes will turn to the Sunshine Coast for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Council is celebrating this important milestone with 7 Years to Grow - an exciting initiative to green our backyard and work towards a more sustainable region in 2032 and beyond.
From 23 July to 5 September, 7 Years to Grow will see:
- 20 free tree events across the region hosted by your local Councillors
- 9 BushCare working bees to plant and regenerate local bushland
- 92 trees to be planted along Sportsmans Parade and the east bank of Lake Kawana as part of Council’s street tree program.
- 500 trees planted at the Sunshine Coast Ecological Park - proudly supported by the Friends of Mary Cairncross
- Free trees for local sports clubs and community groups to plant
- All Sunshine Coast schools offered a free Games tree to plant on their grounds
- A commemorative tree planted by Mayor Rosanna Natoli
How to get involved:
For community:
Divisional Councillors will host 20 free tree* events across the region from 23 July to 5 September.
We need your help to reach our ambitious goal to give away 2032 trees to be planted in thousands of backyards across the region. When you plant your Games tree, take a photo of yourself with your tree and upload for the chance to WIN a $100 VISA gift card. Terms and conditions apply.
You can also register to be part of a BushCare Working Bee to regenerate bushland across the Sunshine Coast.
Find a free tree event near you:
| Location | Date | Time |
| Kings Beach - Picnic on Kings | 26 July | 10am to 12pm |
| Peregian Springs Duckpond Park, The Avenue | 28 July | 9am to 11am |
| Kawana Library Rotunda | 5 August | 2pm to 4pm |
| Mudjimba, Power Memorial Park | 12 August | 9am to 11am |
| Birtinya Stockland Shopping Centre | 12 August | 1pm to 3pm |
| Mountain Creek Brightwater Lakeside Park, Freshwater Street | 15 August | 7:30am to 9:30am |
| Birtinya, Pacific Lutheran College OCEANfest | 15 August | 4pm to 6pm |
| Nambour Petrie Creek (car park next to 3 Florence Street) | 16 August | 8am to 10am |
| Maroochydore Library | 20 August | 9am to 11am |
| Maleny, Cooke Park, 52 Maple Street | 22 August | 10am to 12pm |
| Beerburrum Perma Poultry Market | 23 August | 8am to 11am |
| Mapleton Country Market, State School Carpark, 24 Flaxton Drive | 23 August | 8am to 12pm |
| Buderim, Syd Lyngard Drive Dog Park | 26 August | 7:30am to 9:30am |
| Woombye School of Arts Hall, Hill Street | 27 August | 11am to 1pm |
| Buderim Village Park | 29 August | 12:30pm to 2pm |
| Bli Bli, Muller Park, David Low Way | 2 September | 9am to 11am |
| Felicity Park, Caloundra | 2 September | 1pm to 3pm |
| Maroochydore, Big Top Shopping Centre (outside Woolworths) | 3 September | 2:30pm to 4:30pm |
| Coolum Beach, Beachside Art Hut, David Low Way | 5 September | 9am to 11am |
| Aura Twilight Market | 5 September | 4pm to 8pm |
*Limited stock. One tree per household.
For sports clubs and community groups:
From 23 July to 5 September 2025, local community groups and sports clubs can get a free Games tree to plant at their grounds. This tree is a way to show that we’re all working together to make our region greener and more sustainable by 2032 and beyond.
When you plant your Games tree, you’ll have the chance to WIN a $200 HART Sports voucher or VISA gift card for your club or group! When you plant your Games tree, you’ll have the chance to WIN a $200 HART Sports voucher or VISA gift card for your club or group. Terms and conditions apply.
The competition opens on 23 July.
Join us in celebrating 7 years to go until the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games!
To register your club’s interest for a free Games tree, email [email protected]