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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​September is Brampton Tree Month

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Follow us and learn more about trees and Brampton's urban forest. Snap photos of your favourite tree or​ trees in Brampton and share them on social media using #BramptonTrees for a chance to be featured on our channels social media channels Instagram, and Facebook​​

Tour the Trees Bike Tour​​

Join Parks and Forestry and Bike Brampton on a free bike ride as we learn about the significant trees in our backyard and finish off your ride with a free barbeque!

Start/End Location: Jim Archdekin Recreation Centre (292 Conestoga Dr)​
Date and time: Sunday, September 7 | at 9:45 AM ​

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Residential Tree Giveaway

In celebration of Brampton Tree Month, Brampton residents can register for a free tree. Registration opens September 1st. Quantities are limited. Trees are restricted to one per household and can be planted on private property only (front or back yards). If you received a tree during our Spring Residential Tree Giveaway, you would not qualify for the Fall giveaway. Residents must register to participate and agree to certain conditions. 1 tree per household will be available for pickup in-person on Saturday September 13th, 9am-2pm or Wednesday September 17, 4pm-8pm​. You can only register for one date.​​

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Tree Planting Event

Join Scouts and City staff as we plant native trees and shrubs to restore wildlife habitat! Registration opens September 1st.​

Location: Gore Meadows
​Date and Time: September 27 | 10 am – 12 pm

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​Self Guided Tree Walk

Enjoy self guided tree walks through Dorchester park and Conservation Drive park. ​​

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 Additional Events and Contests

Art Contest:

Create a tree-inspired work of art. Using any medium (painting, sketch, photography, chalk art), show us why you think trees are important in our city.

The art contest will run September 1 – October 1, 2025. All participants will email a photo of their completed artwork to BramptonGreenCity@brampton.ca ​including their full name and email address with their submission.

All participants who complete the contest will be entered into a draw to win a copy of The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben.

Colouring Contest:

Are you a child aged 12 years and under? Put your colouring skills to the test and join our Tree Month Colouring Contest. The colouring contest will run September 1 – October 1, 2025. All participants will email a photo of their completed colouring sheet ​and submission form to BramptonGreenCity@brampton.ca​

All participants who complete the contest will be entered into a draw to win a copy of Can You Hear the Trees Talking by Peter Wohlleben.

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If you have any questio​ns, please feel to contact us at BramptonGreenCity@brampton.ca The odds of winning the prizes are affected by the number of valid entries received. Residents do not need to purchase anything to participate in the draw. Winners may be subject to answering a skill-testing question. Winners consent to having their name and image used in any promotional materials or news items resulting from the contest.

Celebrate Trees with Cana​da!

Celebrate National Forest Week (September 21 - 27th) and National Tree Day (September 24th) with the rest of Canada by participating in events and activities lead by Tree Canada​ and the Canadian Institute of Forestry.

I Hear You, Forest Story Walk in Creditview Sandalwood Park

The City of Brampton, in partnership with Greystone Kids Books and Brampton Library, is proud to present a story walk for the book I Hear You, Forest written by Kallie George and illustrated by Carmen Mok to celebrate Tree Month in Brampton. This beautiful picture book is perfect for all ages to feel more connected to nature.

Get involved through our Partners

Get involved and check out these amazing tree and urban forest related programs and events through Credit Valley Conservation and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.​
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Contact Brampton Urban Forestry

Phone: 905.874.2907
Mailing Address:
Corporation of the City of Brampton
2 Wellington Street West
Brampton, ON L6Y 4R2

forestry@brampton.ca​​​​​