National Forest Week

September 22 – 28, 2024

This fall, let’s nurture nature!

Join the City of Mississauga as we celebrate the awesome urban forests that keep our city healthy and happy.

A series of events, giveaways and tours are planned to give you the opportunity to learn more about our natural heritage system and take action to protect our woodlands.

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Ontario Tree Climbing Championship

September 20 – 21
R.K. McMillan Park, 830 Aviation Road

The City of Mississauga is excited to host the 2024 Ontario Tree Climbing Championship! Watch arborists showcase their skills, visit vendors and try out tree climbing at the “Fun Climb” station under the guidance of a professional arborist.

Schedules and more information can be found on the ISA Ontario website.

National Tree Day event

Wednesday, September 25, 3 to 6 p.m.
Totoredaca Park, 2715 Meadowvale Boulevard

Led by Tree Canada, join us at this free event to celebrate National Tree Day by planting trees, removing invasive species and connecting with nature! Drop-in participants are welcome.

Tree planting events

Help us add more trees towards the City’s goal of planting one million trees by joining a tree planting event at a local park. Advance registration is required.

Saturday, September 21
City View Park, 565 Central Parkway West
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Saturday, September 28
Silverthorn Park, 3377 Cawthra Road
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Osprey Marsh, 6123 Ninth Line
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Tree giveaways

We’re offering free trees to residents of Mississauga while supplies last. Advance registration is required.

Tuesday, September 24, 5 to 7 p.m.
Huron Park, 830 Paisley Boulevard West
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Remove invasive species

Help us remove the non-native plant European Buckthorn and invasive groundcovers. Advance registration is required.

Saturday, September 28
Sawmill Valley Trail, 1955 Burnhamthorpe Rd W
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Saturday, October 26
Sawmill Valley Trail, 1955 Burnhamthorpe Rd W
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Saturday, November 2
Osprey Woods, 6076 Osprey Blvd
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Saturday, November 9
Cawthra Park, 1399 Cawthra Rd
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Join a guided walking tour

Monday, September 23, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Jack Darling Memorial Park, 1180 Lakeshore Road West
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Did you know?

Mississauga is a Tree City. Mississauga was given the Tree Cities of the World designation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Arbor Day Foundation.

The international program celebrates cities across all continents that meet core standards for the care and planning of urban trees and forests.

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