Landowners in the Rural Municipality of Brokenhead have the opportunity to pick up free tree seedlings this spring to help with reforestation and wind protection on their properties. The initiative is being hosted by the Northeast Red Watershed District, which is providing up to 40 seedlings to each eligible property owner.
Residents interested in participating must place their orders in advance by using the official order form available through the Rural Municipality of Brokenhead. Once ordered, the seedlings will be ready for pickup on May 11 and May 12, 2026.
This program is part of the broader conservation efforts managed by the district, which oversees 315 miles of waterways and maintains various infrastructure across seven rural municipalities. For those looking to undertake larger projects, the district also offers a shelterbelt program that provides funding for buffer establishment on working lands, covering an average of $5 per tree up to a maximum of $3,000.
The Northeast Red Watershed District was originally established in 1979 as the Cooks Creek Conservation District and adopted its current name in 2020. Residents with questions about the giveaway or other conservation programs can contact the district office at 204-777-2223 or visit their office in Sunnyside.
