Dig in and Help Out at Trees 4 Peterborough Community Tree Planting Event
Volunteers from across the community are invited to help plant approximately 500 native trees as part of the Trees 4 Peterborough Community Tree Planting Event on Saturday, September 26 at Heritage Park, 560 Settlers Ridge.
The event will begin at 10 a.m. and supports efforts to expand Peterborough's urban forest by creating contiguous tree cover along Riverview Creek in Heritage Park.
Call for volunteers
There is still time to register to help at this event. Volunteers can register at peterborough.ca/trees.
Trees 4 Peterborough brings together a myriad of collaborators including community partners, volunteers and local organizations to help expand Peterborough's urban forest and create healthier, greener neighbourhoods.
Supporters of this Trees 4 Peterborough event include a partnership with Peterborough GreenUP, donations from RBC Wealth Management, The Excelsior Group, Fairlife, and in-kind contributions from East Side Mario’s and Merrett Home Hardware. Details and quotes from these supporters can be found in the initial release published on August 5, 2026.
What: Trees 4 Peterborough Community Tree Planting Event
When: Saturday, September 26, 2026, beginning at 10 a.m.
Where: Heritage Park, 560 Settlers Ridge, Peterborough