The annual Arbor Day celebration is returning to the Keystone Centre in Brandon, Manitoba, on May 30, 2026. Residents are invited to visit the Clara Tent on the centre grounds to participate in community greening initiatives and learn more about the importance of local tree planting.
The event is organized by the City of Brandon in partnership with the Manitoba Urban Forest Council. Since 2022, the collaboration has focused on raising awareness about the benefits of trees and green spaces for the environment, local communities, and future generations.
Stephen Clark, a City of Brandon Forestry and Horticulture Chargehand who serves as a local representative for the council, has helped lead the effort to bring the community together for these activities. The celebration reflects a long-standing tradition in the province, which first established Arbor Day in 1884. Brandon has a history of participating in the event dating back to the first local observance in 1885, when many trees were planted across the city.
The Keystone Centre is located at 1175 18th Street and operates as a large, multi-purpose facility. The Clara Tent venue, where the event will take place, is designed to host a variety of community gatherings. Those interested in further details about the event can find information through the official Keystone Centre event calendar.
