NeighbourWoods is back: plant a tree this fall

News Release

Help preserve and grow Kelowna’s urban forest, while beautifying your property, by planting a NeighbourWoods tree this fall.

The popular residential planting initiative is back and provides residents an opportunity to purchase up to two new trees for their yard at a reduced rate. Trees are available for pre-order starting Monday, Sept. 8 until Sept. 26, or until they are sold out.

Kelowna residents can select from five tree varieties at a cost of $50 + GST per tree. This fall’s varieties include the Bur Oak, Dropmore Linden, Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac, Parkland Pillar Birch and the Prairie Splendor Maple.

Residents can purchase up to two trees per household, except for the Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac which is restricted to one tree per household.

Ordering a NeighbourWoods tree is easy:

• View the five tree descriptions online at kelowna.ca/neighbourwoods
• Pre-order your tree(s) of choice online at kelowna.ca/neighbourwoods or with a credit card by calling 250-469-8800. To order online, residents must have an active online recreation account through rec.kelowna.ca. You can create an online account by selecting the “New Customer” button. If you require assistance or would rather set up your account by phone, please contact us at 250-469-8800 or email [email protected].

The NeighbourWoods pick-up event will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 1 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the Mission Recreation Park Arboretum, 4105 Gordon Drive. Please bring your receipt (if applicable), proof of residency and a vehicle that’s appropriate for transporting a tree.

Looking for more? Approximately 200 native saplings will also be available for both purchase and pickup as part of a NeighbourWoods Pop-Up at the 2nd annual Tree Festival, hosted by the Kelowna Chinese United Association and Uptown Rutland Business Association. The event takes place on Sunday, September 21 from 12-4 p.m. at Rutland Centennial Park. Free parking will be available at Roxby Square.

For more information about the NeighbourWoods program, visit kelowna.ca/neighbourwoods.