Staples associates joining Tree Canada's Sooke, BC National Tree Day event

Tree Canada is excited to celebrate National Tree Day (NTD), presented by BMO. This is the biggest NTD celebration yet, with planting events taking place across the country on both the Wednesday and Saturday of National Forest Week.

Join us to plant trees in your community and connect with nature. Volunteers will participate in planting, watering, and mulching trees and shrubs, as well as help with invasive species removal. Tree Canada experts and volunteers will be there to provide support and answer your tree questions. We’ll also provide gloves and shovels! This event is completely FREE!

This land restoration project focuses on revitalizing Butler Park, which served as a heavy truck logging road for over 80 years. Located near Sooke, where "the rainforest meets the sea", the project encompasses park restoration, community building, and education for all ages. This particular event aims to enhance the area by planting additional forest edge trees and understory shrubs.

This is a catered event! Volunteers can grab a snack and beverage, courtesy of Starbucks.

Volunteers should wear and bring the following:

• Water bottle
• Sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots
• Long pants
• Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing
• Sunscreen
• Bug spray
• Hat

This rain or shine event will take place unless the forecast calls for thunderstorms or very heavy rainfall.

We look forward to planting with you!

Volunteers will meet on site. Click here to view a map.

The is a parking lot across the street and around the corner at Fred Simmons Park. There is some street parking available on the Otter Point Road side and across the street on the wide shoulder.

Easy – flat terrain.

Washrooms are available in the park opposite (Fred Simmons Park).

By registering to participate in this event, you consent to your photo being taken or video of you being recorded during the event and used on social media and in Tree Canada and its partners' marketing materials.

Host or Publisher Felicia Coniglio-Guyenot