Annual OEAC tree giveaway returns fall 2025

In an effort to expand Oshawa’s tree canopy, the Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee (O.E.A.C.) is offering free trees to Oshawa residents and property owners.

Registration is required to receive two free trees (limited quantities available - first come, first served). To register, complete the online form between Monday, September 1 and Friday, September 5, 2025. Three species are available for selection:

• White Pine – a native tree species found throughout Ontario and eastern Canada, except for the far north arctic areas.
• Sugar Maple – the national tree of Canada, which is a large deciduous tree with yellowish-green leaves.
• Burr Oak - the most common oak species in Ontario, it grows across Southern Ontario and along the borders with Minnesota and Manitoba in northwestern Ontario.

Registrants must be available to pick up their tree the morning of Saturday, September 27, 2025, or identify the name of the person making the pick-up for them during the registration process.

There are a very limited number of trees available. Trees will be distributed in order of registration. Please note that while the online registration form will be open for several days, prospective registrants will not be able to secure a tree in the event that the supply available has already been allocated. After registration closes, all registrants will be notified of the status of their submission via email or phone (depending on the contact information provided) by Friday, September 19, 2025. During tree pick-up, registrants are asked to remain in the car and open their vehicle trunk for the attendant to load the tree. This event will run rain or shine.

To learn more about environmental initiatives at the City of Oshawa visit oshawa.ca/Environment. Visit oshawa.ca/trees to learn more about trees in our City.

The O.E.A.C. is an advisory committee of Council that assists, advises and educates City Council, staff and the community on issues related to the environment. For more information, visit oshawa.ca/OEAC.

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