Aerial view of the plant handoff at the start of a planting.

Root for Trees holds special events throughout our planting season that celebrate both Edmonton's urban forest and our communities. All are welcome to participate!

Please note that some events will require registration. Registration and location details will be updated on this page as each event date approaches.

View the 2026 Tree Planting Locations

2026 Season Schedule

Name of EventDateTimeLocationRegistration Type
Trees and TeaThird Friday of the month 4:45-7:15pmVarious Locations:
Jackie Parker Park
Hermitage
Secord
Twin Brooks		Register for Event
Select Thursday Mornings10am-noon 
Connect with our RootsSunday May 31, 20261-4pmkihcihkaw askî- Sacred LandRegister for Event
Biodiversity EventThursday June 115:30-8:30pmRundle ParkRegister for Event
Rooting for Rat CreekSaturday June 27Noon-3pmKinnaird Park 
Digging for Dawson Saturday July 11 Noon-3pmDawson Park Drop-in Event
Food Forest- SilverberrySaturday August 15Noon-3pmSilverberry Park 
National Tree DayTo be determinedTo be determinedTerwillegar Dog Park 
Orange Shirt DayTo be determinedTo be determinedKinsmen Park 

Past Event Photos

  • National Tree Day group photo from above
    • National Tree Day group photo from above
  • Smiling Volunteer
    • Smiling Volunteer
  • Aerial view of the plant handoff at the start of a planting.
    • Aerial view of the plant handoff at the start of a planting.
  • Root for Trees Event
    • Root for Trees Event
  • Two Root for Trees team members giving doing a plant demo
    • Two Root for Trees team members giving doing a plant demo

Contact Us

311 Contact Centre

Email  rootfortrees@edmonton.ca

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