Donate to forestry or parks
Your donation will be used to help:
- Plant native trees or shrubs throughout the City
- Improve parks, outdoor recreation facilities, trails and more
Donations start from $10. If you donate $20 or more, you’ll receive a tax receipt. Tax receipts are mailed quarterly.
Thank you for your support!
In memory
You can donate a tree or bench in memory of a loved one.
We’ll help you select a species of tree and a location for the tree to be planted. Trees are only planted in the spring and fall, weather permitting.
A standard tree is $1,213.18. An upgraded tree is $2,694.79.
You can donate a standard bench for $870.79.
You also have the option of donating an upgraded bench for $3,482.09
We’ll work with you to find the best location for your park bench, depending on the type you select.
If you’re donating on behalf of a group, we can provide individual donation receipts for each contribution over $20. You’ll need to provide the names and amounts of each contributor. If you don’t provide additional names, only one donation receipt will be issued.
If you’ve recently donated a tree or bench, you have the option to purchase a commemorative plaque for $290.09.
When you purchase a plaque, you’ll receive one free plaque replacement due to vandalism or theft. Donation receipts are not issued for the purchase of a plaque.
Contact us to discuss the design, text, and installation.
Plaque samples
Contact us
If you need more information or have questions about donations, call 311 (905-615-4311 outside City limits).