The number of trees are limited and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will close as stock is reserved.
Trees are available to St. Catharines residents only. Proof of residency such as a driver’s licence or recent utility bill will be required at pickup.
Residents interested in picking up a free tree must reserve a tree in advance online and present a copy of their QR code at time of pickup (digital or paper). QR codes will be sent to the email address provided on the online request form. If you wish to pick up trees for someone that has pre-registered online, you must also present their QR code (digital or print) at time of pickup.
The tree species available at the 2023 Fall Tree Giveaway include:
- Eastern redbud/Cercis canadensis
- Redcedar/Juniperus virginiana
- Basswood/Tilia americana
- American Sycamore/Platanus occidentalis
Pick-up times for each tree species are:
- Eastern Redbud: 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
- Redcedar: 8:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
- Basswood: 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
- American Sycamore: 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Please note there is a limit of one tree per household. Households trying to obtain more than one tree may have all of their requests voided.
Trees will be available for St. Catharines residents to pre-order beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023 by clicking below:
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