2024 Tree Giveaway and Earth Day events in Burlington
Burlington, Ont.—April 9, 2024— Through the month of April, the City of Burlington and BurlingtonGreen are connecting residents with opportunities to take action on climate change.
Tree Giveaway
The City of Burlington is giving away 500 trees to residents. To receive a free, four-to-five-foot tree, you must register in advance and have a vehicle able to safely transport the tree. There are several types of trees available. Quantities are limited.
Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024
Time: 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pick up time is dependent on the species selected.
Location: Roads, Parks and Forestry Operation Centre Parking Lot, 897 Cumberland Ave., Burlington
Registration is open now until April 23, 2024. To register for a tree, go to Get Involved Burlington.
Earth Day Tree Planting Event
In partnership with BurlingtonGreen, a community tree planting event will take place at Pathfinder Park on Saturday, April 20 starting at 9:30 a.m. (rain or shine). Residents are invited to join BurlingtonGreen and City staff in planting 500 native trees. Advance registration at burlingtongreen.org is required. Space is limited.
Celebrate Earth Day with BurlingtonGreen
Residents can visit the BurlingtonGreen Eco-Hub at Burlington Beach Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. where a variety of fun and family-friendly eco-activities will be taking place, including: pollinator seed ball making, shoreline cleanup, eco-trivia, and more.
BurlingtonGreen’s Annual Clean Up Green Up
BurlingtonGreen is aiming to see 12,000 people participate in their annual Clean Up Green Up this year. Residents, schools, groups and businesses are invited to be a part of this city-wide event cleaning up litter from Burlington’s parks, school yards and neighbourhoods.
More information about Earth Day, Tree Planting and the Community Clean Up Green Up can be found at burlingtongreen.org.
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Quotes
Deputy Mayor for the Environment, Ward 3 Councillor Rory Nisan
“Climate change may seem daunting, but every small action counts towards protecting our natural environment. Whether it's participating in the City’s free tree giveaway and planting a tree in your own backyard, joining a clean-up effort, or participating in a tree planting event at a local park, these actions not only contribute to environmental preservation but also help build a sense of community. By coming together and taking these steps, we can make meaningful strides in protecting Burlington’s urban environment for future generations.”
Steve Robinson, Manager of Urban Forestry
“Trees play such an important role in the health of our environment, and our community. Our collaborative work with residents to develop the City’s Urban Forest Master Plan has shown us that achieving our forestry targets requires support from all members of the Burlington community. Participating in the spring tree giveaway, or joining BurlingtonGreen in cleaning up our shoreline, are all meaningful ways to put our environmental goals into practice.”
Amy Schnurr, Executive Director, BurlingtonGreen
“BurlingtonGreen is pleased to provide a variety of fun and rewarding eco-opportunities for everyone in the community to get involved to help the planet locally. Creating opportunities for people of all ages to participate in tree planting and other stewardship endeavors is a great way for us all to come together to learn about, protect and care for the environment here in Burlington. Collectively, we can contribute to meaningful impact for a cleaner and greener environment for now and for the future.”
Links and Resources
- For a full list of events hosted by BurlingtonGreen, visit: burlingtongreen.org
- To register for the Spring Tree Giveaway, visit: Eventbrite - 2024 spring tree giveaway
- To stay informed on forestry related engagement opportunities and projects, subscribe to: getinvolvedburlington.ca/urban-forestry
- City of Burlington Calendar of Events
- burlington.ca/climatechange
- TakeActionBurlington.ca
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Media contact:
City of Burlington Corporate Communications