The City of Brantford is offering 400 free trees to residents this spring as part of Earth Week celebrations taking place from April 19 to 25, 2026. This annual initiative encourages homeowners to add more greenery to their properties while supporting the municipal goal of increasing the local tree canopy to 40 percent by 2051.
Registration for the trees opens at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026, and will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis through the City of Brantford’s website. Residents can select one of six available tree species, which include the Northern Red Oak, Tulip Tree, Flowering Dogwood, American Plum, Downy Serviceberry, and Yellow Birch. Each tree provided is between 18 and 24 inches tall.
Participation is limited to one tree per household, and the trees must be planted on private residential property within city limits. If a resident does not own the property where the tree will be planted, they must secure permission from the property owner first. Once registered, residents are responsible for all planting and future care of their trees, as city staff will not be providing planting services.
Those who successfully register can pick up their trees at the City of Brantford Parks Office, located at 1 Sherwood Drive. Pick-up windows are set for Friday, May 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and Saturday, May 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Residents with mobility restrictions are encouraged to contact the city at 519-759-4150 extension 5766 or email [email protected] to make alternative arrangements.
This giveaway is part of broader Earth Day efforts in the community, running alongside the fifth annual Let’s Clean Our City initiative. The tree program is a component of the city’s Community Climate Change Action Plan, which outlines steps toward achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
