Free Tree Giveaway 2025: Mohawk College Pick-Up

Free Tree Giveaway 2025: Mohawk College Pick-Up

The City of Hamilton and the Hamilton Naturalists' Club have partnered together to host the 2025 Free Tree Giveaway for Hamilton residents.

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By Hamilton Naturalists' Club
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Select date and time

Sat, May 3, 2025 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

Location

Mohawk College - Fennell Campus

135 Fennell Avenue West Hamilton, ON L9C 0E5 Canada

About this event

  • Event lasts 4 hours

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED - 1 TREE PER PROPERTY

Welcome to the 2025 Free Tree Giveaway registration! You will select your pick up location and date, register for your tree species, and your tree will be held until you park and pick it up any time between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM on the pick-up day. Food and monetary donations for Hamilton Food Share are appreciated.


Plant a native tree on your property to improve air quality, fight climate change and increase property value. Trees must be planted on private property, preferably at the side or back of your home.


There are two pick-up dates for this location:

  • Saturday May 3, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Saturday May 24, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM


If you miss your tree pick up date for any reason, your ticket will be cancelled and is no longer valid. Please register for future Tree Giveaway dates available.


Native Tree & Shrub Species

  • Chinquapin Oak (Quercus muehlenbergii)
  • Kentucky Coffee (Gymnocladus dioicus)
  • Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)
  • Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
  • Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera)
  • Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus)
  • Blue Beech (Carpinus caroliniana)
  • Serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis)
  • Northern Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla lonicera)
  • American Witch-hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)

Species descriptions can be found at hamilton.ca/treegiveaway


Giveaway Details

  • 1 tree per property.
  • Trees will be approximately 0.5-1 metre tall.
  • Must present drivers license or property tax bill upon pick-up.
  • Park your vehicle and pick up your tree. Rain or shine.
  • Homeowner is responsible to plant, water and maintain private tree.
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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to arrive at 8:00 AM to get the tree I want?

No. You have pre-registered for a tree species and one will be reserved for you to pick up any time between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM on the pick-up day.

I did not pre-register for a tree, can I walk up on pick-up day?

No. Each tree has been reserved and there will be no extra trees available.

Can I send someone to pick up the tree on my behalf?

Yes. You may send someone to pick up the tree on your behalf. They will need the confirmation email from Eventbrite and your proof of residence (ex. drivers license, property tax bill).

Can I change the tree species I want when I get to the pick-up?

No. Each tree has been reserved and there will be no extra trees available. You must take the tree species you pre-registered for.

I am no longer able to pick up my tree, what do I do?

Please cancel your ticket through Eventbrite. The registration will be cancelled and the tree can then be reserved by someone else.

I do not live in Hamilton, can I still get a tree?

No. The free tree giveaway is restricted to residents of Hamilton and the tree must be planted on private property within the City of Hamilton.

I forgot to pick up my tree, how can I get it?

Unfortunately if you do not pick up your tree on your pick-up day, your ticket will been cancelled and will no longer be valid. Please register for future Free Tree Giveaway dates available.

How do I change or cancel my order?

In your confirmation email, click "Go to My Tickets" and select "Cancel Order." If you would like to change your selected tree species prior to registration closing you will need to cancel your order and place a new one.

How do I plant my tree?

Information on how to plant and care for your tree will be included in the confirmation email sent after you pre-register.

I have additional questions, who can I contact?

Contact the Call Centre (905-546-2489) or email forestry@hamilton.ca if you have additional questions.

Can I get a tree if I live in a condo?

Yes. If you have a driver's license or property tax bill indicating you reside in Hamilton you qualify to register for the Free Tree Giveaway.

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Hamilton Naturalists' Club
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The Hamilton Naturalists’ Club is a non-profit organization with over 300 members dedicated to the study, appreciation and conservation of our wild plants and animals.

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