Help Green Toronto by Planting a Tree


GreenHere is excited to announce its second Free Backyard Tree Planting Project to residents of Davenport West. This fall, GreenHere is offering a broad variety of native and fruit trees, free!

To be eligible for the project homeowners must:

- Be residents of Davenport West, (Bloor St. and Davenport Rd. from the Junction Rail Corridor to Christie St. or between Davenport Rd. and St. Clair Ave. West from Old Western Rd. to Dufferin St) to Keelesdale. (St.Clair Ave West to Eglington Ave. West, from McRoberts Ave to the CNR CPR tracks.)

- Have backyard lawn space of at least 4m x 4m for the tree

- Be able to water, mulch, and prune the tree to ensure the tree reaches it full growing and health potential

Meet the requirements? Fill out our online
Davenport Free Backyard Tree Pre Screening Form below,
or call GreenHere at 416-901-2006.

This year, we are offering a variety of tree species, from fruit trees, to evergreens, to large canopy trees. The Free Backyard Tree Planting project addresses Davenport's lack of existing green space and canopy cover. Get a free tree planted in your backyard, reduce the effects of climate change, and make your home and neighbourhood a greener place to live. Take a look at our tree list to see the species available this year!



The Best Things in Life are Free

When you sign up to get a free backyard tree with GreenHere, the entire community enjoys the benefits that tree provides.

Throughout its life, a tree:

- Provides shade and cools the air, reducing summer temperatures
- Protects you from harmful UV rays
- Absorbs pollutants to keep your air clean, & produces oxygen
to help you breathe easier
- Increases property value up to 15%
- Fruit trees provide fresh, delicious, locally-grown food for generations


Trees need to be healthy to reach their growth potential, thereby providing environmental and health benefits for all. This is where you, the homeowner, play a vital role. GreenHere will do a backyard site assessment, plant and mulch the tree, show you how to care for your tree and provide a resource
kit, free of charge! The only thing required from you is to care for the tree,
by following the steps outlined for basic tree care. These three aspects of
tree care are watering, mulching and taking care not to physically damage the tree.

If you are interested in a site assessment please fill out our online
Davenport Free Backyard Tree Pre Screening Form below, or call GreenHere at 416-901-2006.

Once you are accepted through pre screening, a time and date will be set up for a site assessment, where trained GreenHere staff will determine an ideal tree and planting location in your backyard.




Davenport Free Backyard Tree Planting Request Form

Please fill out all information on this form
marked with a red asterix
*


*Your yard has an
unpaved, plantable
space that is approximately:
* First Name:
* Last Name:
* Street Address:
* City:
* Postal Code:
* Closest Major Intersection:
* Primary Phone:
Secondary Phone:
*Email:
Second Language:
* How did you find out about the free backyard tree planting project?
Media Advertisement
Flyer
Neighbour
Internet
School
Other

* Do you have any of these structures in your backyard?
Fence
Shed
Deck
Garage
Other (specify)

* Are there any existing trees in your backyard?
Yes
No
If YES, please specify how many

* Are you planning any major renovations or landscaping in your backyard in the next few years?
Yes
No
If YES, please specify

* Is there a water source available in your backyard?
Yes
No

* Are you able to water your tree at least once a week, from early summer to first frost?
(late May to early November)
Yes
No

*How much light does your backyard get?
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Shade

* Does your backyard have the following physical features?
Garden
Lawn
Overhead Wires
Gravel/Stone
Driveway
Underground Irrigation
Other (specify)
a * indicates a field is required