The Long Branch Neighbourhood Association (LBNA) is reminding area residents of their free tree giveaway on October 24 at Col. Samuel Smith park.

Group members say there are 10 native and shrub species available that are suitable for all yards.

“This program supports the City of Toronto’s 40% tree canopy cover target by encouraging tree planting and tree care on private property,” according to the LBNA.

The event will take place from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at the Lake Shore Blvd. W. and Kipling Ave. park.

Tree seekers are required to book a 15-minute time slot during which they will have to drive up to pick up their trees to ensure physical distancing.

The trees will be distributed by association volunteers and pre-registration is required since quantities are limited.

Seniors or people with disabilities who cannot drive to come pick up their trees or need assistance planting can request assistance at the time of registration.  At this time we can offer this service to Long Branch residents only.

To pre-register and for questions send an e-mail to the LBNA at trees40@lbna.ca

Some of the trees available includes large canopy as Freeman Maple or White Oak: medium sized like Bitter nut Hickory, Northern Hackberry or Ironwood: small trees as Eastern Redbud or Serviceberry and shrubs, including Purple Flowering Raspberry, Nannyberry or Bush Honeysuckle.