# Event Details - **Event Name**: Malvern - Branching Out / Tree Giveaway - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Neilson Park Community Garden Harvest Festival with FREE NATIVE TREES/SHRUBS. Sample garden fresh fare, goldenrod tea & jelly.About this EventMalvern - Branching OutOrder Native Tree/Shrubs by Oct 8, 2026 11:59pmwhile supplies last -- please respect order limits (3)Open to Toronto residents ONLY -- all other orders will be cancelled!then collect your plants at theNeilson Park Community Garden Harvest FestivalSaturday, October 24, 20261-4pmDid you know that native trees, shrubs, and flowers can improve air quality, reduce summer air temperatures, attenuate storm water flow, and provide important pollinator habitat?Fall is the ideal time to add new trees & shrubs to your yard. Planted before freezeup, they will spend the winter extending their roots without the need for extra watering until spring.Don't be frightened of planting large trees. They grow slowly and can eventually provide cooling shade and beauty to your home. Most gardens have unlimited vertical space!Please bring viable non-GMO seeds and perennial seedlings to trade with other area gardeners.Sample food prepared from our garden including goldenrod tea, goldenrod jelly, and sunchokes.Visit representatives of other environmental groups operating in Toronto, including Toronto's Forestry Department -- the providers of these native trees & shrubs. Be sure to bring your tree & gardening questions!click the plant name below to see descriptions of each of the 10 species, then click "reserve".to place your order.Our Community Garden provides fresh organic produce to area Food Banks & to our volunteers tables. Volunteers are on hand all summer long to answer your garden questions, but we need your help to make our Garden grow!Please Join us! Contact NeilsonCommunityGarden@gmail.com to VOLUNTEER2026 Harvest Festival and garden improvements are sponsored by Parks PeopleTrees & Shrubs are provided by the Toronto Forestry Department. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/1d0e1bd0-b12b-11f1-bc74-5b14d0278284-rimg-w1035-h740-dc486848-gmir.png Groups🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:15 PMIndigenous Garden Blessing Host: Patrick NadjiwonInfo: Malvern's own indigenous elder will help us celebrate a successful harvest and through sacred protocol, prayer, and medicine offerings, ground ourselves in gratitude, set positive intentions for our garden, and renew our shared commitment to environmental stewardship and reciprocity with Mother Earth.🕑: 01:15 PM - 04:00 PMNeilson Park Community GardenersInfo: Neilson Park Community Garden is operated entirely by volunteers. All produce is shared amongst volunteers, area food banks, and other social service agencies. We need YOUR HELP! Please VOLUNTEER or donate to help our garden grow.Seed & Seedling Swap StationInfo: Bring extra non-GMO, non-invasive, viable seeds to trade with other gardeners. Garden divisions and perennial seedlings also welcome! Please ensure that your soil is clean and free from unwanted hitchhikes. Toronto Forestry DepartmentInfo: The provider of today's free native tree & shrubs will be on hand to answer your garden questionsProject Swallowtail / Suzuki Butterfly RangersInfo: Learn how to acquire, grow, and care for native plants. Meet other growers across Toronto and beyond. Helpful info for native gardens from Pollinator Partnership and the Butterfly Rangers Toronto Nature StewardsInfo: Help to control invasive plants in Toronto's parks and ravines. Sign up to improve our shared Toronto ecosystems.Toronto Public Library - Malvern BranchInfo: Investigate the many offerings of your local library!The Chlorophyll CollectiveInfo: Tara Omorogbe is the founder and creator behind @thechlorophyllcollective, an online platform dedicated to indoor plant care, rare tropical propagation, and sustainable, eco-friendly gardening techniques. Based in Scarborough, Tara focuses on urban, small-space gardening...from balcony container setups and soil-free growing media to active vermicomposting, helping plant enthusiasts create thriving indoor and outdoor green spaces.Face PaintingInfo: Face painting by Echo - Anything you can dream up, she can paint! Why not try out a new face for the holidays? - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toronto/malvern-branching-out-tree-giveaway/100001993464028572 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Festivals, Art, fine-arts, food-drinks, Nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Toronto - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Neilson Park - Scarborough - **lat**: 43.813633 - **long**: -79.2241386 - **full address**: Neilson Park - Scarborough, 1555 Neilson Road, Toronto, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Malvern - Branching Out / Tree Giveaway - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/dc9146143e5a6263d5a762dd650ba8c387a155a9a7255185c910bc17c6252e0f-rimg-w1200-h900-dc183818-gmir.jpg?v=1789493416 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Malvern - Branching Out / Tree Giveaway being held? - **A:** Malvern - Branching Out / Tree Giveaway takes place on Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Neilson Park - Scarborough, 1555 Neilson Road, Toronto, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Malvern - Branching Out / Tree Giveaway? - **A:** Malvern - Branching Out / Tree Giveaway is organized by RougeRiver Seedy Saturday/Verdigrow. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Malvern - Branching Out / Tree Giveaway is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Toronto, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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