Aerial view of the plant handoff at the start of a planting.

Root for Trees holds special events throughout our planting season that celebrate both Edmonton's urban forest and our communities. All are welcome to participate!

Please note that some events will require registration. Registration and location details will be updated on this page as each event date approaches.

View the 2026 Tree Planting Locations

2026 Season Schedule

Name of EventDateTimeLocationRegistration Type
Trees and TeaThird Friday of the month 4:45-7:15pmVarious Locations:
Jackie Parker Park
Hermitage
Secord
Twin Brooks
Register for Trees and Tea
Select Thursday Mornings10am-noon 
Rooting for Rat CreekSaturday July 4 (rescheduled)Noon-3pmKinnaird ParkRegister for Rooting for Rat Creek
Digging for Dawson Saturday July 11 Noon-3pmDawson Park Register for Digging for Dawson
Connect with our Roots - redoJuly 165-8pmkihcihkaw askî- Sacred LandRegister for Connect with our Roots
Food Forest- SilverberrySaturday August 15Noon-3pmSilverberry Park 
National Tree DayTo be determinedTo be determinedTerwillegar Dog Park 
Orange Shirt DayTo be determinedTo be determinedKinsmen Park 

Past Event Photos

Contact Us

311 Contact Centre

Email  rootfortrees@edmonton.ca

Phone  311 | Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311 | TTY: 780-944-5555