By Staff
September 7th, 2023
BURLINGTON, ON
The always popular Fall Tree Giveaway is taking place again on September 23rd.
As part of the event, the City is giving away 500 trees of various species to Burlington residents to plant on their private property.
The giveaway is free. In order to receive a tree, residents must register in advance, show proof of registration upon arriving and have a vehicle to safely transport the tree. Quantities are limited. Residents are entitled to one tree per household.
Event details
Date: Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 (rain or shine)
Location: Roads, Parks and Forestry Operations Centre parking lot, 897 Cumberland Ave., Burlington
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pick-up time is dependent on the species selected.
Registration opens on Friday, Sept. 8 at 9 a.m. For details regarding available tree species and registration information, visit Get Involved Burlington.
The city event is tied into National Forest Week. National Forest Week Sept. 17-23, an event that is recognized across Canada to raise awareness about the ways forests contribute to our economy, culture, traditions and history.
Trees being planted at Tuck Park. Photo from City
This is the second free tree giveaway in 2023. Earlier this year, the City gave away 500 trees in the spring as part of the City’s Arbor Day/Earth Day celebration.
Steve Robinson, Manager of Urban Forestry
In 2022, the City of Burlington planted over 4,000 trees, with2,450 trees being planted through Community Supported planting initiatives.
This is an event that reflects what municipal participation with citizens can look like. Staff have organized it very very well. By asking people to register they will know where the person lives and the best kind of tree to be planted in their part of the city. Kudos to whoever put this together.
Steve Robinson, Manager of Urban Forestry explains: “Placing trees in a location that suits their health is important to the long-term sustainability and protection of our urban forest. By providing a variety of tree species for residents to choose from and equipping them with resources to help them make informed decisions about which trees are suitable for their property, we are not only enhancing the beauty of our neighborhoods, but also ensuring each tree will flourish for years to come.”
Links and Resources
• For event details, visit Calendar of Events – Fall Tree Giveaway
• To register, visit Get Involved Burlington on Sept. 8 at 9 a.m.
• For information about National Forest Week, visit www.cif-ifc.org/national-forest-week
You say that the city planted 4000 trees last year.That is wonderful but I would like to know how many are still alive.Most plantings I have observed are about 60% dead a year later.What a waste of time and our money.