Weeklong celebration includes free sapling giveaway, forest walk, and pollination workshop
Township of King, Ont. (Sept. 15, 2025) — King Township is in for a tree-t this September during National Forest Week happening September 21 to 27. This Canada-wide celebration serves as a time to reflect on the crucial role trees play in the local ecosystem and how fortunate King Township is home to 8,000 hectares of forested land, nearly a quarter of the total geographic area.
The Canadian Institute of Forestry’s theme for National Forest Week 2025 is “Roots of resilience: from seed to canopy.” This theme highlights forests’ ability to help create sustainable communities and aligns with the Township’s environmental vision and mission. Since 2022, King has planted over 30,000 native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers in parks and open spaces through community tree planting initiatives. King Township continues to be a leader in the awareness, protection, enhancement and growth of trees and the overall tree canopy.
The environmental team has planned a series of nature-focused events to celebrate National Forest Week, including a sapling giveaway, a forest walk followed by a tree printing activity and an interactive educational workshop on pollination for little ones.
Fall Tree Giveaway
Stop by the King Township Municipal Centre, Zancor Centre or Trisan Centre during National Forest Week for a free tree sapling to plant at home and help grow King’s tree canopy. Pick up your sapling from the front desk during operating hours while supplies last; one sapling per person.
The saplings available are hardy varieties with brilliant fall colours including the following:
- Tulip tree (lirodendron tulipifera): turns golden yellow in the fall, grows best in full sun, prefers moist soil and needs a large area to grow.
- Silver Maple (acer saccharinum): fast growing shade tree. Grows best in full sun and prefers moist soil.
- Red maple (acer rubrum): turns brilliant red in fall. Tolerates wet soil conditions.
Forest Walk & Tree Printing
Traverse the unbelievably scenic Cold Creek Conservation Area trails on Thursday, Sept. 25 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. while learning about the important role trees and forests play in our lives. The Cold Creek Conservation Area, located on 11th Concession in Nobleton, is home to seven kilometres of forested trails. The approximately 45-minute hike is perfect for nature lovers of all ages who are eager to explore various ecosystems. After the walk, leave with your own unique print created in a fun tree printing activity. Register online.
Bloom Buddies
Dig, discover, and get a little messy at Cold Creek Conservation Area on Friday, Sept. 26. from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Spend time uncovering the magic of pollination through fun, interactive activities, including planting a pot, nurturing a new seedling to take home and creating seed balls to toss across the wildflower meadow. This program is designed for children ages one to six and is $15 per person. Register online.
Why wait until National Forest Week to help make King greener?
On Saturday, Sept. 20 attend Ontario Stream’s community tree planting event at Cold Creek Conservation Area from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or learn tips to conserve water in your own backyard and how to identify key tree species in your neighbourhood during LEAF’s Water-Wise Walk through Nobleton’s Tasca Park from noon to 2 p.m.
For more information on National Forest Week and other environmental initiatives in King Township, visit king.ca/EnvironmentalEvents.
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Media Contact
Township of King
Rebecca Streef, Communications Intern
Township of King | Phone: 905-833-5321 | Email: media@king.ca
