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Get your free tree or shrub at our Tree for Me event – Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Keeping it green

Time to start thinking about our gardens! Register now to receive up to two free trees or shrubs and then come to the SERRA Tree For Me event on May 28 at the Davisville Farmers’ Market to pick them up. Register and review the online tools to help you select the trees or shrubs that will fit the conditions of your property. Residents living in an apartment or condo building can receive up to two saplings for patios or balconies.

Please register in advance (the last day to register is May 20th). Then come to the Farmers’ Market at June Rowlands Park on Tuesday, May 28th, from 3-6 p.m., to pick up your saplings, trees or shrubs.

Please note:
We have extended the duration of the event by one hour, until 6:00 p.m.
A short planting demonstration will be offered to participants.

For more information and to register please click on the link below.
https://www.treeforme.ca/plant

Registration closes on May 20th, 2019.

SERRA Tree for Me Event:

Date: Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Time: 3:00 PM  6:00 PM
Location : Davisville Village Farmers Market, 14 Acacia Road, Toronto, ON, M4S 2K4

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