Root for Trees Events

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Root for Trees holds special events throughout our planting season that celebrate Edmonton's urban forest.

View below the events that Root for Trees will host this 2022 season! Please feel free to drop in for these events, or email rootfortrees@edmonton.ca to confirm your attendance. Details may change - please continue to check back for the most updated information. Please contact us with any questions. We hope to have you join us.

2022 Events

June 25 - Pollinator Planting

Join Root for Trees and help local pollinators! Come plant local wildflowers and learn more about the local wildlife that relies on native plants. We’ll also be giving away some wildflowers for you to plant in your own garden.

Date: Saturday June 25, 2022
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Strathearn Park

August 13 - Green Your Ravine

In a joint effort, TD Bank, and the Arbor Day Foundation are collaborating with Root for Trees to plant native species of trees and shrubs in Edmonton’s Sifton Ravine Park. Activities will include public tree planting, and educational activities, to aid the appreciation of nature and increase trees planted along the green space in Sifton Ravine. We hope to have you join us!

Date: Saturday August 13, 2022
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Sifton Ravine

August 17 - Family Nature Night

Join Root for Trees and Nature Kids by Nature Alberta to learn about the plants in your neighbourhoods and forests. The mission of Family Nature Nights is to promote positive experiences for youth and their families with nature, science and urban wilderness. Programming is designed for ages 4-12, but nature lovers of all ages are welcome.

Date: Wednesday August 17, 2022
Time: 6pm-8:30pm
Location: Laurier Park

August 27 - Food Forest

Come check out which native fruit-bearing trees and shrubs grow in Edmonton. You might be surprised at the amount of biodiversity we have in our own backyard! Help Root for Trees plant these life-sustaining plants to become a source of food for years to come. The wildlife will thank you!

Date: Saturday August 27, 2022
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Forest Heights

September 21 - National Tree Day

Celebrate National Tree Day with Root for Trees! Enjoy the great outdoors and learn about the many benefits of Edmonton’s urban forest. This unique day will be filled with tree-rific activities for all ages including tree planting, plant giveaways, interactive games and more!

Date: Wednesday September 21, 2022
Time: 4-6:30pm
Location: Callaghan

September 30 - National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

To recognize the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, Root for Trees will be giving away native species of trees, shrubs and wildflowers as a way to honour the victims, families, friends, and intergenerational survivors of Residential Schools. We encourage Edmontonians to show their support by wearing an orange shirt to this event.

Date: Friday September 30, 2022
Time: 11am-3pm
Location: Kinsmen Park

For More Information

311 Contact Centre

Telephone	In Edmonton: 311 Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311

TTY	780-944-5555
Email	citytrees@edmonton.ca