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Tree planting is an important and rewarding activity that improves the natural environment now and for future generations.
Not only do trees provide services like protecting soil and crops, they also buffer rivers and streams from pollutants, create habitat for birds and animals and provide communities with clean air.
1. Order trees to plant yourself (landowners with more than 1 hectare) |
Landowners who live in the Grand River watershed and have more than 1 hectare (2.5 acres) of land are eligible to order trees from us for spring pick-up. Our spring 2023 tree planting season has wrapped up and we are no longer taking new orders at this time. Tree orders can be reserved from the beginning of October to the end of March. The tree/price list will be posted here at the beginning of October to start taking orders for spring 2024. |
2. Our private land tree planting program (landowners with more than 2 hectares) |
Landowners interested in a large-scale tree planting project and who have at least two hectares (five acres) of land may be eligible for a site visit with a GRCA Forestry Specialist. A site visit with a Forestry Specialist includes:
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Contact us to apply
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3. The annual end-of-season tree sale (open to everyone) |
On the second Friday in May, we hold an end-of-season tree sale. All watershed residents (opens an online map) are welcome to purchase trees at this tree sale. First come first served. Trees sold at the sale are based on surplus stock leftover from tree planting season, due to cancelled orders, stock overruns, etc. It usually results in a variety of seedlings, saplings, and potted stock of both deciduous trees, shrubs, and conifers being available. The spring 2023 tree sale has already taken place. See you next year!
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4. Make a donation to plant a tree through the Grand River Conservation Foundation |
If you are interested in supporting tree planting but don’t have the ability or space to plant trees yourself, you can donate as little as $30 to the Grand River Conservation Foundation to support tree planting initiatives on GRCA lands. You can even donate a tree in memory of a loved one or for 'green' gift giving. Go to the Foundation section of our website for details and information. |
The Stewardship resources webpage has fact sheets, videos and other information to help you plan your project and care for your trees.