Tree Canada's National Tree Day Planting Event in Richmond Hill

Tree Canada, in collaboration with LEAF, is excited to celebrate National Tree Day, presented by BMO! This is the biggest NTD celebration yet, with events taking place across the country during National Forest Week.

Join us at Carrville Park to help plant 500 native trees and shrubs, with guidance from Tree Canada experts and experienced volunteers who will be there to support you and answer your tree-related questions. We’ll provide gloves and shovels—just bring your enthusiasm!

This event is completely free.

By planting 500 native trees and shrubs, this initiative will help expand Richmond Hill’s urban forest while providing essential habitat and food sources for local wildlife, including songbirds and pollinators. Community members will also have the opportunity to learn from LEAF staff and volunteers about how to properly plant and care for native species. Through this hands-on experience, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the urban forest, the many ways it supports our well-being, and how we can all contribute to protecting and enhancing this important ecosystem.

This is a catered event! Volunteers can grab a snack and beverage, courtesy of Starbucks.

Volunteers should wear and bring the following:

• Water bottle
• Sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots
• Long pants
• Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing
• Sunscreen
• Bug spray
• Hat
• Hand sanitizer

This rain or shine event will take place unless the forecast calls for thunderstorms or very heavy rainfall.

We look forward to planting with you!

Volunteers will meet within the park, near the baseball diamond at the green LEAF registration tent. LEAF will also have directional signage set up at the park entrances at Okanagan Drive and Castle Rock Drive.

Street parking is available along Okanagan Drive, Castle Rock Drive, Keremeos Crescent and Mayver Crescent.

Easy flat terrain with some uneven surfaces.

A porta-potty and handwashing station will be available on-site as well as a water refill station for volunteers to refill their reusable water bottles. We encourage all volunteers to bring filled reusable water bottles to stay hydrated.

This is a community event. Businesses and corporations must contact us to reserve tickets for their teams.

By registering to participate in this event, you consent to your photo being taken or video of you being recorded during the event and used on social media and in Tree Canada and its partners' marketing materials.

Also check out other Meetups in Richmond Hill.