What is Maple Leaf Day?
Maple Leaf Day will be the one day when Canadians will be asked to reflect on the link between their lives and the maple leaf — a symbol of Canadians’ historical, economic and environmental link to trees.
Trees do their part, let's do ours.
When Is Maple Leaf Day?
The last Wednesday in September, during National Forest Week — an excellent time to plant trees in all areas of the country. This year, the official day is September 22, 2010.
Where Will Maple Leaf Day Take Place?
Last year Maple Leaf Day ceremonies took place in 30 communities across Canada.
Who are the Major Maple Leaf Partners?
Tree Canada (overall coordination), communities (event coordination), Home Hardware and corporate sponsors (funder/participant).
What Types of Activities take Place as Part of Maple Leaf Day?
Tree Dedications, Plantings, Educational Workshops, Outdoor Education Walks, Interpretive Days, Schoolyard Plantings and Seminars.
More Information
- What are the Benefits of the Urban Forest?
- Want the facts? Urban forest statistics.
- Are you a municipality? Make Maple Leaf Day your day.
- Register Your Tree Planting
- Maple Leaf Day Sites
- Downloads & Materials