volunteers in field planting trees

Root for Trees holds special events throughout our planting season that celebrate both Edmonton's urban forest and our communities.

Connect with our Roots - Community Tree Planting Event

Plant, Learn, Celebrate!

Join Root for Trees and the Indigenous Knowledge and Wisdom Center to welcome National Indigenous History Month. Plant trees and enjoy bannock, tea, cultural musicians and a Pow Wow performance!

Date: Sunday June 1, 2025
Time: 12-4pm
Location: kihcihkaw askî 14141 A Fox Drive NW

Register for Free

Season Schedule

Our 2025 special event season begins in June. All are welcome to participate. 

  • Some events will require registration
  • Registration and location details will be updated as each event date approaches
Name of EventDateTimeLocation
Connect with our Roots
Register
Sunday
June 1
Noon-4pmkihcihkaw askî- Sacred Land
Nature Alberta - BioDiverCity
Register
Thursday
June 12
6-8:30pmRundle Park
Food ForestSaturday
Aug 23
Noon-3pm18340 62b Avenue NW
National Tree Day 1Wednesday
Sept 24
4-7pmTerwillegar Dog Park 
National Tree Day 2Saturday
Sept 27
Noon-3pmTerwillegar Dog Park
Orange Shirt DaySunday
Sept 28
Noon-4pmKinsmen Park

Past Event Photos

Tree and Shrub Giveaway Event for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2023

Tree and Shrub Giveaway Event for National Day for Truth & Reconciliation 2023

Tree and Shrub Giveaway Event for National Day for Truth & Reconciliation 2023

National Tree Day Event 2023

National Tree Day Event 2023

Volunteers at a Root for Trees planting event

Contact Us

311 Contact Centre

Email  rootfortrees@edmonton.ca

Phone  311 | Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311 | TTY: 780-944-5555