volunteers in field planting trees

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, so we encourage you to check back for the latest information.

Help Build Edmonton's Food Forest

Plant, grow, sustain!

Join Root for Trees plant fruit bearing trees and other life-sustaining plants. Your contribution will create an essential food source for pollinators and local wildlife in our urban forest.

Date: Saturday August 23, 2025
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: 18340 62B Avenue NW

Season Schedule

Our 2025 special event season begins in June. All are welcome to participate. 

  • Some events will require registration
  • Registration and location details will be updated as each event date approaches
Name of EventDateTimeLocation
Food ForestSaturday
Aug 23
10am-1pm18340 62B Avenue NW
National Tree Day 1Wednesday
Sept 24
4-7pmTerwillegar Dog Park 
National Tree Day 2Saturday
Sept 27
Noon-3pmTerwillegar Dog Park
Orange Shirt DaySunday
Sept 28
Noon-4pmKinsmen Park

Past Event Photos

Contact Us

311 Contact Centre

Email  rootfortrees@edmonton.ca

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