The city is offering a free tree to Brampton households to help protect the environment and meet a goal of planting one million new trees over the next decade.

The city made a pledge back in 2020 to hit a target of planting a million new trees under Brampton’s 2040 Vision plan, and has made progress with Brampton residents helping plant more than 300,000 new trees in the last five years, the city says.

But there’s still a long way to go if the city wants to meet its one million tree goal by 2040, and the city is giving away free trees during September to make Brampton greener and healthier.

Residents can register with the city for a free tree to plant on their property. Trees are limited to one per household and are only available while quantities last, and are to be planted on private residential property only.

Once the tree is planted,  you can mark it through the city’s online Tree Tracker and view your contribution to the one million tree goal on an interactive map.

Pick-up dates are either Sept. 12 or Sept. 16 at 170 Clark Blvd. in Brampton.

September is Tree Month, and the city is holding events where residents can take part in activities and learn more about the trees that help Brampton green.

Tour the Trees Bike Tour

What: Join Brampton’s Parks and Forestry team and Bike Brampton for a free bike ride to learn about significant trees in Brampton, followed by a free barbecue. Registration is required.

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When: Sept. 20 from 9:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Where: Jim Archdekin Recreation Centre, 292 Conestoga Dr.

Community Tree Planting Event

What: Join Scouts and City staff to plant native trees and shrubs and help restore wildlife habitat. Registration is required.

When: Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Where: Gore Meadows Community Centre and Library, 10150 The Gore Rd.

Self-Guided Tree Walks

What: Discover Brampton’s newest self-guided tree walk at Dorchester Park, where an interactive map and QR codes throughout the park provide information about the variety of trees found in the area and their role in the urban forest. At Conservation Drive Park, follow the interactive map through one of Brampton’s natural areas to learn how to identify different tree species, understand their importance to local wildlife and explore the unique features of Brampton’s natural landscape.

Where: Dorchester Park (75 Dorchester Dr.) and Conservation Drive Park (130 Conservation Dr.).

For more information on how to get a free tree and Tree Month events in Brampton, click here.


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