Every Tree Counts
Tree for Me
Registration for Spring 2017 is now closed.
Thank you to all of the grantees, volunteers and participants who helped to make Tree For Me a resounding success! We are please to announce that 912 trees found homes this spring.
TOTAL TREES FOR SPRING 2017: 912!
Read the Latest Spring 2017 Tree For Me Announcement
What is Tree For Me?
Launched in spring 2016, Tree For Me is a granting program for community and charitable organizations to engage property owners or anyone who has permission to plant a tree on private land in Toronto. The program is part of the Every Tree Counts campaign, a collective movement to reach 40% tree cover in Toronto. Tree For Me aims to increase canopy in Toronto’s least treed neighbourhoods.
Each spring and fall, Toronto Parks and Trees Foundation provides funding for local organizations to host a Tree for Me event in their community. At a Tree for Me event, participants take part in a brief workshop on proper tree planting and care, and then take home a free native tree to plant on their property.
Tree for Me isn’t a simple tree giveaway, we work to ensure that participants receive knowledge on proper tree planting and care, are matched with a native tree species that is best suited to their desired planting space, and they go home with handy reference materials.
About Your Tree
- All trees in the Tree For Me program are sourced from native local seed stock.
- Trees come in one gallon buckets and weigh less than 5 lbs (2.3 kg) and will be from 2 to 5 feet (61-152cm) tall. Trees will fit in a car, grocery cart or on the TTC!
- The following tree and shrub species will be available for our Spring 2017 events:
Here is our handy one-page tree planting and care sheet that provides simple tips for planting, site preparation, mulching, and watering:
Choosing the Right Tree for Your Property
When choosing a species, we recommend basic research to understand the needs of your new tree and its characteristics at maturity. Some trees need less care than others and some will grow to be very large while others will be rather short.
When choosing where to plant your tree, please consider sunlight, soil type and drainage, as well as proximity to overhead wires, building foundations and other mature trees.
Click for species information matrix
2017 Spring Tree For Me Recap
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Date
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Time
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Location
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Community Host
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Tree Tally
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April 22nd
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10am-2pm
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Oakridge Park
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Friends of Oakridge Park
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150
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May 7th
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11am-2pm
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Jeff Sloan Park
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Beaches Triangle Residents Association
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72
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May 10th
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2pm-4pm
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Glen Ravine Jr. Public School
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Ms. Sawh’s Grade 4|5 Class
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102 |
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May 13th
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10am-1pm
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Jane Park Plaza
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Rockcliffe-Smythe Community Association
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204
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May 14th
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11am-1pm
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99 Springmount Ave
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Regal Heights Residents Association
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61 |
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May 26th
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2pm-4pm
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50 Gristmill Ln, Distillery District
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Voice Integrative School
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41
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May 27th
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11am-1pm
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Chester Le Community Corner
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Agincourt Community Services Association
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100
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May 27th
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10am-1pm
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Forest Grove United Church
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Bayview Village Residents Association
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182 |
TOTAL TREES FOR SPRING 2017: 912
Delivery and Planting Available for Residents with Limited Mobility
Residents with limited physical mobility can apply for free delivery and planting services provided by TreeMobile. Space for this service is limited and residents are encouraged to apply early by contacting info@tptf.ca.
Deadline to apply for spring 2017 is April 25th.
Deliveries will take place April 29th. Rain date: May 7th.
Make your tree count by adding your tree to Toronto's tree counter
Interested in Hosting Tree For Me in Your Community?
Toronto Parks and Trees Foundation spring 2017 Community Tree For Me Grant opportunity is now closed. Please check back or email info@tptf.ca to stay informed of future opportunities.
Our Tree For Me grants provide funding, tree seedlings and hands-on support from staff to eligible groups and individuals so that they can organize and host a Tree For Me event in their neighbourhood.