SOLD OUT - Registration now open for Haldimand’s 2026 free tree giveaway

Apr 22, 2026

Sold out! All trees have been claimed! Thank you to everyone who registered for the 2026 Tree Giveaway and helped make this Earth Week initiative a success. We appreciate the community’s enthusiasm for planting trees and supporting a healthier, greener Haldimand.

In celebration of Earth Day, registration is now open for the 2026 free tree giveaway, offering residents the opportunity to help grow the County’s tree canopy.

Starting today, Wednesday, April 22, residents can sign up to receive a free tree to plant on their private property. Registration will be open until Wednesday, April 29, or until all trees have been claimed.

A total of 190 trees are available. The giveaway is designed to support backyard tree planting while increasing tree canopy coverage across Haldimand County.

Available tree species

Residents will be able to request from the following species, selected for their suitability to local growing conditions:

Freeman Maple (Acer x freemanii) - 80 trees available

Fast‑growing with bright red fall foliage and good tolerance for a wide range of soil conditions. Trees are approximately 6 feet tall in 3‑gallon pots and can grow up to 20 m (66 ft) tall and 15 m (50 ft) wide.

Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor) - 60 trees available

A slow‑growing but long‑lived native oak that supports wildlife. Highly tolerant of wet or poorly drained soils. Trees are approximately 3 feet tall in 3‑gallon pots and can grow up to 20 m (66 ft) tall and 15 m (50 ft) wide.

White Birch (Betula papyrifera) - 50 trees available

Known for its distinctive white, peeling bark and preference for well‑drained soils. Trees are approximately 5 feet tall in 3‑gallon pots and can grow up to 15 m (50 ft) tall and 8 m (26 ft) wide.

How to participate

Sign up for a free tree using the online registration form. Please note the following program conditions:

Participants must be Haldimand County residents and agree to plant the tree on private property within the County
Limit of two trees per household; duplicate registrations will be removed
Trees are available on a first‑come, first‑served basis
Tree species are available while quantities last and cannot be guaranteed based on preference selection
If a selected species is unavailable, Forestry staff may substitute another species unless otherwise requested
Trees are intended for residential planting only and may not be resold

Tree pickup

Successfully registered participants must be available to pick up their tree(s) during the pickup window:

When: May 9, between 9 a.m. and Noon
Where: Cayuga Arena (55 Thorburn Street South, Cayuga)

Trees not collected during this time will be forfeited. Participants are responsible for transporting their tree(s) safely.

Looking for a street tree?

This giveaway is intended for residents planting on private property. Residents interested in having a tree planted on a County‑owned boulevard are encouraged to submit a request through the year‑round Tree Planting Request Form.