group of volunteers posing at a LEAF community planting event
Saturday, September 27, 2025 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Cost: 
FREE
Location: 
Rosedale Park
265 Rosedale Dr
Whitby, ON L1N 1Z2
Event Type: 

Join LEAF as we cap off National Forest Week by planting native trees and shrubs at Rosedale Park. Get your hands dirty and help us improve Whitby’s urban forest! All ages welcome. 

Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Planting event will take place from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Please wear:

  • Closed-toed shoes or boots – no sandals, please!
  • Gardening gloves, if you have them (we will have extras)
  • Appropriate clothing – the event runs rain or shine

All LEAF events count toward secondary school volunteer hour requirements.

 

Registration for this event is now closed.

 

This event will involve walking on unpaved paths and uneven grassy surfaces. For accessibility questions, please contact Sarah Halonen, sarah[at]yourleaf.org

 

This event is supported by Trees for Life and the Town of Whitby.

 

LEAF will also be hosting a tree tour at Rosedale Park in the morning! Click here to learn more and register.