Tree Canada's National Tree Day Planting Event in Saskatoon

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

Join us to plant trees and shrubs to connect with nature. Tree Canada experts and volunteers will be there to provide support and answer your questions. We’ll also provide gloves and shovels! This event is completely FREE!

This planting initiative aims to support environmental sustainability, improve community well-being, and foster long-term ecological resilience through three key objectives:

Enhancing Biodiversity: The planting project features 13 different species, 9 of which are native to Saskatchewan. It includes a diverse mix of deciduous and evergreen trees, along with shrubs that offer food and shelter for wildlife, as well as berries and fruits for human use.

Mitigating Urban Heat Islands: The planting site is located directly beside a multi-use pathway in an area currently dominated by manicured grass. It is adjacent to a busy local street with limited existing canopy cover. The site is relatively open, making it vulnerable to strong winds and drifting snow.

Promoting Social Impact: Residents from the neighborhood south of the planting area have expressed interest in additional greenery and are already involved in maintaining a previous planting just west of the site. Community volunteers will be invited to participate in the new planting event, where they will receive a brief orientation on the environmental benefits of planting and the importance of long-term care and stewardship.

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!

Click here to see the location on google maps.

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Easy and flat terrain

• Porta Potty Toilets

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.

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