Across Canada, National Tree Day is an opportunity to celebrate the many benefits that trees provide: clean air, cooler cities, wildlife habitat, and connection with nature, and more!
Join us on National Tree Day to help us plant 125 native trees and shrubs at the new Peterborough Humane Society Animal Care Centre on Technology Drive. These plants will increase biodiversity, help to stabilize the soil, create shade, and beautify the new build site.
Registration is required to volunteer. Please fill out the ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM to sign up.
There are so many ways to show your appreciation for trees and forests – no celebration is too small! National Tree Day is meant to be inclusive and fun, so here are a few ideas to help inspire you:
- Plant trees: Whether you’re planting in a yard or organizing a larger event in your community, our tree planting guide is a great place to start.
- Take care of trees: Find a tree that needs a bit of maintenance – for example, watering, mulching or fertilizing – and give it some much-needed TLC.
- Clean up a local green space: Help your local park, urban forest or creek shine by organizing a cleanup event to remove garbage and maybe even some invasive plants (be sure to wear safety gear and check with local authorities for permission)
- Meet your neighbourhood trees: Gather a group of friends or family to walk around your neighbourhood, identify different trees using a reference guide or app, and learn more about each species.
- Take a bath…in the forest: Also known as forest therapy, the practice of “bathing” in a forest atmosphere is all about mindfully and slowly taking in the forest through all your senses.
- Celebrate among the trees: From picnics to yoga to playing music, enhance your National Tree Day event by holding it under a tree in your favourite park or green space.
- Get inspiration from nature: Whether you’re artistically gifted or not, use trees as your muse to draw, paint, take photos or make crafts from fallen pinecones, leaves, and other tree debris.
- Hug a tree: if you’re short on time and ideas, an old-fashioned hug is always a good way to express your love for trees!
Event Details
Event Date: Sep. 20, 2023
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Venue Details
Peterborough Humane Society Animal Care Centre
1999 Technology Drive, Peterborough, Ontario