Staples associates joining Tree Canada's Vaughan, ON event

Tree Canada is excited to celebrate National Tree Day (NTD), presented by BMO. This is the biggest NTD celebration yet, with planting events taking place across the country on both the Wednesday and Saturday of National Forest Week.

Join us to plant trees in your community and connect with nature. Volunteers will participate in planting 650 native trees and shrubs to help expand the forested area on the property. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to help mulch and water the newly planted trees. Tree Canada experts and volunteers will be there to provide support and answer your tree questions. We’ll also provide gloves and shovels! This event is completely FREE!

How you'll be making an impact

This site is part of a multi-year restoration plan aimed at increasing natural cover, wildlife diversity, and ecosystem health. Planting projects will help expand and improve the forest edge, restore old agricultural fields, and create new wildlife habitats. They will enhance these areas by increasing natural cover and supporting a diverse range of species. Many of the native shrubs to be planted at this event are flowering, offering essential forage and habitat for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife.

Free Food:

This is a catered event! Volunteers can grab a snack and beverage, courtesy of Starbucks.

What to wear and bring:

Volunteers should wear and bring the following:

• Water bottle
• Sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots
• Long pants
• Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing
• Sunscreen
• Bug spray
• Hat

This rain or shine event will take place unless the forecast calls for thunderstorms or very heavy rainfall.

We look forward to planting with you!

Meeting Point:

Click here to see the location on Google Maps.

Tents for volunteer check-in will be located immediately adjacent to the trail

Parking:

This site is accessible via street parking and all participants will need to follow and respect all local street parking bylaws – there will be no exemptions made for this event.

Parking is available on the following streets:

• Springrain Ct.
• Weaver Ct.
• Treelawn Blvd

Terrain:

Moderate. The site consists of a flat planting section, as well as sections with slight to moderate slope.

Amenities:

Portable restrooms and handwashing stations will be available on site.

Notice of photography:

By registering to participate in this event, you consent to your photo being taken or video of you being recorded during the event and used on social media and in Tree Canada and its partners' marketing materials.