Root for Trees Food Forest planting Event

(Please read all of the following information to be prepared for the event)

Plant with us! - Saturday August 23, 2025 10 am to 2 pm (1 hour time slots)

Root for Trees is happy to host Food Forest, a family friendly event celebrating fruiting trees and shrubs native to the Edmonton area. Plant a tree or shrub, join interactive activities and learn about Edmonton’s urban forest!

Join us and discover the benefits:

• Help plant local, healthy, affordable and easily accessible fruit
• Support for native pollinators, birds and ecological health
• Connect with your community

This event is in collaboration with Growing Willowby Planting Our Future Festival occuring from 11:00am - 2:00 pm. Planters are welcome to attend the festivities before or after their planting. For more information on Willowby's Community League and events, visit their website.

Enjoy a Free Drink!

We're excited to have The Coffee Mule join us! All planters get a free coffee or tea – please bring your own mug and support sustainability.

Important Considerations

*This event includes a plant give away- you can take a wildflower to plant at your or a friend's home

*Bring layers appropriate to the weather

*Please bring your own water and a snack if neede

*Wear closed toed shoes if you want to plant! (Crocs are considered open toed shoes)

Available Planting Time Slots

We are including timed entry this year to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to plant. Each planting will be one hour long, but participants are welcome to enjoy the event booths before or after their planting. There may be flexibility to stay longer, depending on attendance.

10:00 am - 11:00 am Time Slot 1

11:00 am - 12:00 pm Time Slot 2

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Time Slot 3

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Time Slot 4

Weather

Root for Trees will plant rain or shine! However, in the event of severe weather, volunteer plantings may be shortened or cancelled for staff and public safety.

Severe weather conditions that would necessitate cancellation include:

• Thunderstorms or lightning
• Temperature equal to or above 34°C, including the Humidex
• Wind, including gusts, of over 45 km/h
• An air quality health index (AQHI) of 7 or above

The City of Edmonton retains the right to modify or cancel the planting in the case of inclement weather and public safety. Please check our webpage for up to date information.

Parking

Please give yourself enough time to find parking and find our site before your planting time begins!

There is neighbourhood street parking available, and you are welcome to park in the Our Savior Lutheran Church's parking lot (right across the road). *Please leave space for the ice cream truck patrons!

Additional Information

This initiative aligns with the Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Strategy, and the Neighbouring For Climate programs Food Security Toolkit.

Check out the the Open Data Portal Tree Map for more information on where you can find local trees and shrubs within the city.

Our Initiative

For more information about Root for Trees and opportunities to be involved in future plantings, please see edmonton.ca/RootForTrees.