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.
Orange Shirt Day
Register for the Orange Shirt Day Run/Walk hosted by Indigenous Runner, to honour the little ones who never returned home. Event will have a tree/shrub giveaway with Root for Trees! Opening Ceremony is at noon.
Season Schedule
Our 2025 special event season began 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 Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Tree Day 1 | Wednesday Sept 24 | 4-7pm | Terwillegar Dog Park Register for Free |
| National Tree Day 2 | Saturday Sept 27 | Noon-3pm | Terwillegar Dog Park Register for Free |
| Orange Shirt Day | Sunday Sept 28 | Noon-4pm | Kinsmen Park Register for the Run/Walk |
| Trees and Tea | Friday Oct 3 Oct 10 | 4:45-7:15pm | Rundle Park Space is limited, please sign up for one event only! Register for Oct 3 Register for Oct 10 |
Contact Us
311 Contact Centre
Email rootfortrees@edmonton.ca
Phone 311 | Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311 | TTY: 780-944-5555