About Us
From little things,
big things grow
In 1989, a small group of like-minded people gathered at a public meeting with the simple goal to plant more trees in Newcastle. The group agreed to focus on native plants. Before long they decided to grow local native plants collected from local seed. They saw themselves as pioneers and called the group Trees In Newcastle (friends call us TIN).
We are committed to conserving native vegetation and supporting people who care about the environment.
Improving biodiversity in the Hunter since 1989
Protecting, promoting and enhancing local native vegetation and supporting people with a passion for plants
Our Achievements
We are a proud community organisation with a strong record of supplying high-quality local native plants, completing bush regeneration projects with sensitivity and intelligence, designing attractive and diverse gardens, providing unique opportunities for volunteer groups and engaging our members and supporters in environmental education activities.
- TIN has grown over 1.5 million plants since propagation began in 1992.
- Last year our bush regeneration team planted over 26,000 native plants across our region.
- TIN has over 30 regular and active volunteers who annually provide many hours of time and energy to the organisation and the community.
Trees In Newcastle is a not-for-profit community environmental organisation. We employ nursery staff, contractors and volunteers to fulfill our outcomes.
Currently we offer Bush Regeneration Services and Native plant stock. We propagate from seed and cuttings, from material we collect locally, to continue to support regeneration and community projects in the Hunter region.
Our Trees in Newcastle Nursery is now located at 119 Kalaroo Road at Belmont State Wetland Park, Redhead. We are currently open to the public for plant sales and can take stock orders and planting contracts. Plants can be purchased online for pick-up at the Nursery. Opening hours are 8.30 till 12 noon, Fridays only. We have DGR status which allows us to take tax deductible donations to support our work.