This spring, we hope to see tens of thousands of trees planted throughout London. You can join the Million Tree Challenge and plant trees in several ways:

• Volunteer to plant trees in parks and natural areas
• Buy a tree to plant on your property at one of our community tree sales
• Get a free tree

Please help us promote all of these activities by downloading this 8 1/2 x 11 PDF poster and post it where you shop, work, worship, and play.

Volunteers Needed to Plant Trees
ReForest London needs your help to plant over three thousand native trees and shrubs this spring. We are looking for volunteers of all ages and abilities. Planting trees is a fun outdoor activity for families and individuals. No experience or volunteer registration is required, but please remember:

• Be prompt – we’ll teach you how to plant trees at the beginning of the event.
• Wear sturdy shoes – no sandals or flip-flops please.
• Wear clothing appropriate to the weather – we plant rain or shine!
• Bring water – we’ll have a jug to refill your reusable bottle.
• Bring a shovel if you have one, but we have some to lend you if you don’t.
• Secondary students can earn volunteer hours at our events. Don’t forget your forms!
• Consider walking, cycling, carpooling, or taking the bus to our events.
• Some of our locations are tricky to find. Please look at our maps and watch for posted white signs directing you to the planting locations.

Murray Marr Naturalization
Sunday, May 6, 1-4pm
Long driveway next to 707 Exeter Road, at City Operations Centre (map)
Join other community volunteers as we return to Murray Marr, one of ReForest London’s largest naturalization projects. You will be helping to plant over 500 tree and shrubs. Long pants, socks and boots are recommended for this site. By bus: #13 at Exeter Rd and Holiday Ave   Parking: From Exeter road, turn on City Yard Entry, south and to the east (near large white building). City Operations parking lot. This project is sponsored by the City of London.

Whisperwood Park Naturalization
Saturday, May 12, 1-4pm
211 Whisperwood Ave (map)
Join Libro Financial Group in planting more than 500 trees and shrubs in this west end park. By bus: #5  Parking: Byron Somerset Elementary School or along Whisperwood. This project is sponsored by Libro Financial Group and the City of London.

Byron View Park Naturalization
Saturday, May 19, 10am-1pm
2225 Colonel Talbot Rd (map)
We’ve got 800 trees and shrubs to plant at this west end park. By bus: # 5 to Whisperwood, walk over.  Parking: Byron Somerset Elementary School or along Whisperwood Ave and walk up hill to site, or along Colonel Talbot Rd (caution, busy road)  This project is sponsored by the City of London.

McCormick Park Naturalization
Saturday, May 26, 10am-1pm
39 Connaught Ave (map)
Join us as we plant 350 trees and shrubs at this east end park and do a general park clean up. By bus: #20 to Salisbury and Glasgow, walk down Connaught to McCormick Park. Parking: Along Connaught Ave. This project is sponsored by TD Friends of the Environment Foundation and the City of London.

Celebration Forest
Sunday, June 3, 1-4pm
944 Western Counties Road (map)
A tree planting ceremony and planting will mark over 300 trees to be planted in memory and honour of others. Help elderly and inexperienced families plant trees and plant for those who are not present. By bus: #13 to Wilkins, take trail on East side of intersection, stay to the south of construction (5 minute walk, rough terrain); or #6 to Parkwood, walk south along Western Counties Road  Parking: next to ReForest London office

Tree Sales
Pick up a tree (or two) for your yard this spring at a community tree sale. These sales offer native trees at great prices. Trees are available in several species and two sizes: 2-4 feet tall and 4-7 feet tall. Tree sales are funded by the Urban League of London, London Community Foundation and the City of London.

Help us promote these great opportunities by downloading and printing the poster, and putting it up where you work, shop, and play.
 
Argyle Community Association
Saturday, April 28, 10am-3pm
East Lions Park, 1731 Churchhill Ave (map)
dowload poster

London Composts
Saturday, May 5, 8am-2pm
Two locations: Amway, 375 Exeter Road (map)
Try Recycling, enter off Medway Road, east of Clarke Road (map)
more info  |  download poster

Middlesex London Health Unit
Tuesday, May 15, 11:30-1:30pm
50 King Street (map)
download poster

Million Tree Challenge Tree Sale
Local Garden Centres
Friday, May 25 – Sunday, May 27
Enjoy 25% off trees at participating local garden centres. Learn More

Grickle Grass Festival
Saturday, May 26, 10am-4pm
London Regional Children's Museum, 21 Wharncliffe Road South (map)
more info | download poster

Gathering on the Green (with Old South Community Organization)
Saturday, June 2, 10am-4pm
165 Elmwood Ave (map)
download poster

ReForest London Office
Saturday, June 16, 9am-noon
944 Western Counties Road (behind Parkwood Hospital) (map)

More information about Tree Sales, including prices and species list, is available here.

Tree Give-aways
ReForest London will be giving away small potted seedlings at a number of events this spring. Stop by and pick up a tree for your yard. Tree give-aways are funded by London Community Foundation and the City of London.

Home Show
Friday April 20, 12pm-9pm
Saturday April 21, 10am-8pm
Sunday April 22, 11am-5pm
Western Fair Progress Building, 316 Rectory (map)
more info

Forest City Road Races
Sunday, April 29, 8am-1pm
Victoria Park, 580 Clarence Street (map)
more info

Other Events

Tree Voucher Give-away
Saturday, May 5
Libro is investing $15,000 in trees for London. Pick up your free $50 tree voucher. Three hundred vouchers will available, first come, first served, one tree per family to be used that day at two London nurseries. This project is organized by Libro, a proud Million Tree Challenge partner.

Heritage Country Gardens (starting at 8am)
6867 Wellington Road South (map)

VanLuyk Garden Centre (starting at 9am)
1728 Gore Road (map)