Of all their similarities and differences, it is the mutual adoration of nature that is bringing Wagga's faith communities together.
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For more than a decade, Charles Sturt University's Green initiative has observed National Tree Day at the end of July by encouraging community groups to join its tree planting session.
Each year, it is the faith groups who attend. This year, it will bring together members of the South Wagga Anglican parish along with Wagga's Sikh community.
"It's the first time those two groups will be planting together," said CSU organiser Ed Maher.
"I think this is the third year the Anglicans have joined us, but it really just brings people together who may not have much reason to talk to each other before.
"We're all working together for a common goal and at the end, we typically share a meal together.
"The Sikh community have volunteered to cook some curries for us, so no doubt that will lead to good conversations and insights to culture."
Over the two days on July 26 and 27, the team will endeavour to plant 600 native trees and shrubs around the university's 'Hopetourn' farm.
Another 400 seedlings will be added during the week following.
"The university has a goal to see 20 per cent of its land holdings promote biodiversity and land improvement," Mr Maher said.
The university in Wagga extends across more than 1000 hectares of land, so to achieve that goal requires strategic placement.
After significant erosion had been noted around the farm's gully, the team decided to focus attentions there.
"It has a two-fold objective in protecting the site from erosion and creating a shelter belt and wind belt for the cattle," Mr Maher said.
"The uni's land holdings aren't huge compared to the region, but we're looking to connect it east to west."
Many of the trees that have been planted in previous years are yet to show any benefits, as Mr Maher recognised the efforts would be far from a fast fix.
"Some [trees] will take decades to grow, the white and yellow box, for example can take 50 or 60 years to grow," he said.
"The acacias and ground covering can grow within three or four years, so the benefits of those will be felt much earlier."