Trees for Tots

What is Trees for Tots?

Trees for Tots is a tree collection service in Guelph, the Township of Puslinch, and the Village of Rockwood. For a suggested minimum donation of $15, you can register your tree to be collected by one of our volunteers. Trees are collected, chipped, and returned to nature through walking trails, and other community projects.

Trees for Tots collection will take place on Saturday, January 13th, 2024.

Register Your Tree

Trees for Tots Registration is open until Tuesday, January 9th, 2024.

Tax receipts are issued for $10 less than the full amount paid, as there is a $10 service fee associated with the tree collection. Example: A $30 donation will receive a $20 tax receipt.

Have a question about Trees for Tots? Check out our FAQ page here
or contact us at treesfortots@childrensfoundation.org .

Don't have a tree but want to support Trees for Tots?

Purchase one of our limited edition Trees for Tots candles and help children and youth shine bright this holiday season and beyond! This 6oz (175g) candle is hand-poured by local small business, The Copper Bell, and comes in the scent "Tree-mendous" Pine. Candles are $15 each, and $5 from every candle is donated to the Children's Foundation.

Candles can be purchased for pick-up at the Children's Foundation's office (5068 Whitelaw Rd, Unit 2, Guelph). Please note the Children's Foundation's office will be closed from December 21st - January 1st inclusive, so any orders placed between December 20 - January 1 will not be available for pick-up until the office re-opens on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024.

Order Trees for Tots Candle

We're proud to share that Trees for Tots was selected as the recipient for the Environment Award through the 2023 GuelphToday Community Builder Awards! The Environment Award is presented to a person or organization who has had a positive impact on our environment, demonstrating to the rest of us what is possible in improving our community’s environmental footprint. Over the last 11 years, Trees for Tots has continued to grow, not only as a fundraiser and popular volunteer event but has also continued to find ways to give back to our local environment. Thank you to our community, sponsors, volunteers and partners for helping us continue to support not only children and youth, but also our local environment!

Thank-you Trees for Tots Volunteers!

Trees for Tots wouldn't be possible without the incredible support of over 250 volunteers!
We are so thankful for their hard work and dedication. Their efforts truly make this day a success!

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2024 Trees for Tots Sponsors

This event is made possible each year because of our incredible sponsors. Our event partners provide vital services to decrease costs so more money can go right where it is needed the most - to the children.

Interested in being a 2024 Trees for Tots Sponsor? View our sponsorship package below:

View Sponsorship Package

Our Trees for Tots Event is Presented by:

Lead Partners

JL's Tree Service JL's Tree Service is your top option for tree removal services in Guelph, Kitchener/Waterloo, Cambridge and the surrounding area. Their business offers tree removal, tree pruning/trimming, removal of hazardous branches and limbs, storm damage tree work to homeowner, property managers and commercial businesses.

Hersey prides itself on being a recognized leader in the waste solutions industry - from large and small Demolitions, Construction Dumpster rentals, private Curbside pick-up, Waste Transport & Haulage, to Front-end permanent dumpsters. Hersey's waste collection station, No Waste Recycling, facilitates Hersey's environmentally conscious values. Hersey makes every effort to recycle the remnants of all waste received.

Additional Sponsors and Partners