Trees 4 Peterborough Community Tree Planting Event Set for Heritage Park
Peterborough, ON – Volunteers from across the community are invited to dig in at Heritage Park, 560 Settlers Ridge, and help plant approximately 500 native trees as part of the Trees 4 Peterborough Community Tree Planting Event.
The event begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2026, and supports efforts to expand Peterborough's urban forest by creating contiguous tree cover along Riverview Creek in Heritage Park.
Trees 4 Peterborough brings together community partners, volunteers and local organizations to help expand Peterborough's urban forest and create healthier, greener neighbourhoods.
The community tree planting event is made possible through the support of RBC Wealth Management, which has partnered with Peterborough GreenUP to coordinate the event.
Donations and support for the event include a $10,000 donation from RBC Wealth Management, a $5,000 donation from The Excelsior Group, lunch provided by East Side Mario's, and equipment provided by Merrett Home Hardware.
The City thanks these partners, Peterborough GreenUP, and the many volunteers who will contribute to the success of the Trees 4 Peterborough initiative.
Volunteers can register for the event at peterborough.ca/trees.
Event details
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
Quotes:
“Trees 4 Peterborough has made a tremendous difference in strengthening our urban forest and creating greener, healthier spaces across our city. This fall's tree planting at Heritage Park is another wonderful example of how this program brings people together to make improvements in our neighbourhoods. I would like to thank our sponsors, including RBC, The Excelsior Group, Merrett Home Hardware, and East Side Mario’s for their support for this event. I would also like to thank all the volunteers, including Councillor Kevin Duguay, the Rotary Club of Peterborough, GreenUP and the many student and community groups who will help make this year's event a success,” said Councillor Lesley Parnell, Trees 4 Peterborough Founder.
"Community events like this are possible because of the volunteers who generously give their time to support Peterborough. The trees planted through this year's Trees 4 Peterborough Community Tree Planting Event will have a lasting impact on our community for years to come. We encourage residents to take part at Heritage Park on September 26 and help grow Peterborough's urban forest," said Councillor Kevin Duguay, Peterborough Rotary Club volunteer coordinator.
"Trees 4 Peterborough continues to bring people together in support of a greener Peterborough. We are grateful to our sponsors, community partners and volunteers whose ongoing support makes this annual event possible. We encourage residents from across Peterborough to take part in the community tree planting event at Heritage Park on September 26 and help grow Peterborough's urban forest," said Northcrest Ward Councillors Andrew Beamer and Dave Haacke in a joint statement.
“At RBC Dominion Securities, we are committed to helping our communities thrive by supporting initiatives such as the City of Peterborough’s Sustainable Community Project,” says Vullnet Verbani, Branch Manager. “This project aligns to our existing commitment to greening communities. Since 2020, we have planted 25,000 trees through Tree Canada’s National Greening Program, as our way of saying thanks to our clients who have switched to paperless statements.”
"GreenUP is proud to partner with the City of Peterborough and RBC to make the 5th annual Trees 4 Peterborough Planting Event possible. As part of our work to inspire and empower environmentally healthy and sustainable action in our community, we are grateful for the many people who come together each year to cultivate a healthier, more resilient urban forest here at home. Investing in native trees delivers many benefits, including cleaner air, cooler neighbourhoods, and increased biodiversity,” said Natalie Stephenson, interim executive director, GreenUP.