People holding trees

In celebration of Earth Day, and in partnership with the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) and Sassafras Farms, the City of Port Colborne will be giving away 400 trees to Port Colborne residents (limit of three per household) on Friday, April 21, 2023, from 7 to 11:30 a.m. at King George Park.

City staff will be collecting addresses from residents as part of a project to test the survival rates of the trees planted and assist with choosing tree species for the city in the future.

If residents are unable to attend the tree giveaway but are considering planting a tree on their property, the city is encouraging them to take advantage of the year-round tree rebate program.

Purchase a tree from the approved list of species compiled from the NPCA guide to native plants and receive up to a $50 rebate.

For more information about the tree giveaway, or the tree rebate program, visit portcolborne.ca/environment