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2026 Fall Tree Planting Events
Three public planting events are planned for this fall. Registration will be required and tickets will be provided on a first-come-first-served basis. Register by clicking on the orange 'Sign up' links below.
Fall Event Dates
September 26, 2026: Clarence Chant Park, Unionville (540 trees and 300 wildflowers)
October 3, 2026: Golden Jubilee Greenway, Markham (640 trees)
October 17 & 18, 2026: Rouge National Urban Park, Scarborough (2020 trees)
Rouge National Urban Park Planting Event
This event is now sold out. You may add yourself to the waitlist. If a ticket opens up, an email will be sent to you to claim a ticket.
Date: October 17, 2026 (event set-up and planting coach training) and October 18, 2026 (tree planting)
Time: October 17 - 8:00 to 2:00 (event set-up; planting coach training starts at 1 PM); October 18 - 9:00 - 12:00 or 1:00 - 4:00
Address: Rouge National Urban Park. Northeast corner of Valley Centre Drive and Old Finch Avenue, Scarborough, ON
# of Planters: 400
# of Trees: 2,020
Washrooms: Portable washrooms will be available on-site.
Parking: On-street parking is available on nearby residential streets. Please follow all parking regulations. Alternative parking is also available at the Heritage Park Public School at 80 Old Finch Ave.
Where to Meet: After parking, meet us at the north-east corner of Valley Centre Drive and Old Finch Avenue. Please check-in at the tents with your Eventbrite ticket. Once everyone is gathered, we will walk over to the planting site to the north.
Schedule for October 17
8 AM to 12 PM: Move trees into the field
12 PM to 12:30 PM: Indigenous Smudging Ceremony
12:30 PM to 1 PM: Lunch
1 PM to 2 PM: Planting Coach Training Workshop
Schedule for October 18
9 AM to 12 PM: Planting Session #1
12 PM to 1 PM: Lunch
1 PM to 4 PM: Planting Session #2
What to Bring: Shovel, 5-gallon bucket, Gardening Gloves, Sunscreen, Bug Spray, Water Bottle, Snack, Eventbrite Ticket, High School Volunteer Forms
What to Wear: Sturdy Shoes, Jacket, Long Pants, Hat
What do I need to bring and wear to a Planting Event?
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Wear long pants, hat and sturdy footwear.
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Bring gardening gloves, sunscreen, bug spray, water bottle and a snack
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Bring your Eventbrite ticket (for tree planting events) on your phone. High school students can bring their volunteer form for sign off.
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For tree plantings, bring a shovel with a rounded point and a large 5-gallon bucket. For wildflower plantings, bring a shovel or a garden trowel. For stewardship events, follow the instructions on the website.
What to expect at a 10,000 Trees Planting Event?
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All events are free and open to the public. Feel free to invite your friends and family and attend as a group!
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Events usually last 2 to 3 hours. If you are only able to make part of an event, we encourage you to sign up for another event and to allow others the opportunity to attend instead.
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Tickets are limited based on the size of the planting area and the number of trees we have available.
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We only plant native trees! Native trees support native wildlife. All trees are native to southern Ontario and are selected to mimic a native forest habitat.
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No experience is required! A 10,000 Trees volunteer will demonstrate proper tree planting technique at the start of the event.
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Bring your own shovel and a 5 gallon bucket. We will have extra shovels if you need one.
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Plant as many trees as you like. But one well-planted tree will always be better than 10 poorly planted trees.
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