Unsure how to manage the weeds in your garden? Come along to the upcoming Trees for Weeds swap event in Emerald to learn more.
Cardinia Shire Council is excited to partner with the Friends of Emerald Lake Park to host a Trees for Weeds swap event on Saturday 6 September 2025.
Residents are encouraged to bring along small clippings of their weeds, and experts will be available to help identify weed species and provide management and treatment tips for your garden and property.
Residents will be able to trade in their weed clippings and take a collection of free native tube stock home with them.
Event details
Date: Saturday 6 September 2025
Time: 10am – 2pm
Location: Emerald Library, 400B Belgrave-Gembrook Rd, Emerald
Cardinia Shire residents are welcome to attend, and pre-registration is not required.
Cardinia Shire Mayor Councillor Jack Kowarzik encourages the community to come along to the upcoming Trees for Weeds event.
“Our Trees for Weeds events are always a great opportunity to roll up your sleeves, do something good for your garden, and help out the local environment at the same time,” Mayor Kowarzik said.
“You’ll not only walk away with practical tips for tackling weeds, but you’ll be able to trade your clippings for a range of free indigenous plants, which you can take home and plant in your garden.”
Please note that only small clippings of weeds will be accepted. Green waste cannot be dropped off and will not be accepted at this event.
For more information on the Weeds for Trees swap event or for tips on how to manage weeds, please visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/weeds
