Corporate Tree Planting

The Corporate Tree Planting Program provides businesses with an opportunity to do their part to improve the environment, give back to their local community, get active, socialize and build employee engagement – outside and in-person! All Corporate Tree Planting projects will support the City’s commitment to the York Region’s Greening Strategy and Canopy Targets and implement actions in Green Direction Vaughan and the 2018-2022 Term of Council Strategic Priorities (Environmental Stewardship).

By participating in the City’s Corporate Tree Planting program, you have the opportunity to be a Green Guardian of your city. Green Guardians is the City of Vaughan’s new environmental sustainability program, where citizens and businesses are encouraged to get involved with events and activities that promote environmental stewardship and keep Vaughan safe, clean and beautiful.

Eligibility

• Eligible applicants: All businesses and local organizations.
• Ineligible applicants: Community groups, volunteer groups, school groups and not-for-profit organizations are not eligible unless in partnership with a corporate organization or company.

Application process

1. Corporate organizations must review and complete the Corporate Tree Planting Application Form.
2. Applicants will be notified of the status of their application via email; approvals are limited based on resource capacity.
3. Upon approval, payment is due 30 days prior to the event and all participants taking part in the tree planting event will be required to sign a  Release of Liability Form (PDF) and Photograph and Video Consent Form (PDF). Instructions for payment will be emailed to successful participants.

Key dates

Applications will open January 1, 2024 and are based on availability.

2024 Preapproved Event Dates: 

Spring

• April 30
• May 14
• June 28

Fall

• September 24
• October 15

Locations

The following locations have been determined suitable for planting, pending availability, and are subject to change:

Ward 1 –  Mackenzie Glen District Park (220 Cranston Park Ave)

Ward 1 – North Maple Regional Park (11067 Keele Street)

Ward 2 – Open Space (8086 Islington Ave)

Ward 3 – Open Space (316 Aviva Park Drive)

Ward 4 – Freedom Trail Park (121 Freedom Trail)

Ward 5 –  Lakehurst Park (486 Conley St)

Tree planting costs*

A standard tree-planting event is two-hours in length. The event fee is $1,500, plus $50 per participant.

*Fees paid by corporate groups will go back into the City of Vaughan’s Green Guardians program.

In return for your investment, the City will:

• Plan and deliver a tree-planting event specifically for your group (arranged in consultation with you)
• Provide all necessary training, support and safety needs for your planting event
• Supply all planting tools and materials, including trees, shovels and gloves
• Provide your company with a certificate of recognition
• Recognize your business on the Green Guardians webpage