Mississauga volunteers plant 525 native trees and shrubs at Courtneypark

Volunteers planted 525 native trees and shrubs at Courtneypark Athletic Fields in Mississauga on Sept. 19, the first of three TD Tree Days events at the site, the City of Mississauga said. The City said 125 volunteers signed up for the planting, which included species such as Sugar Maple, White Birch and White Spruce.

The City selected Courtneypark Athletic Fields as part of a larger plan to naturalize about one hectare of mowed turfgrass. The planting is intended to create new habitat for wildlife, strengthen connections between nearby green spaces and contribute to a healthier, more resilient urban forest, according to the City.

Two more planting dates

Two more TD Tree Days events are scheduled at Courtneypark Athletic Fields, both from 9 a.m. to noon. The City said Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, has a waitlist available, while spots remain for Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.

In total, the City will plant 1,175 native trees and shrubs at the fields. The plantings support Mississauga's One Million Trees program, which the City describes as a key initiative advancing the goals of its Natural Heritage and Urban Forest Strategy by enhancing biodiversity and strengthening the urban forest for future generations.

The City said its partnership with TD Tree Days dates to 2014 and has brought volunteers together to restore natural areas and plant thousands of trees and shrubs across Mississauga. The annual events support broader efforts to expand the urban forest and improve the health of local ecosystems, according to the City.

Mississauga's urban forest is vital green infrastructure that contributes to cleaner air, climate resilience, biodiversity and community well-being. The planting at Courtneypark Athletic Fields is another meaningful step toward our One Million Trees goal and reflects the City's ongoing commitment to protecting and enhancing green spaces.Nadia Paladino, Director, Parks, Forestry and Environment, City of Mississauga

Paladino said investing in urban forestry today helps create a healthier, greener and more sustainable city for decades to come, and thanked TD and the volunteers contributing to that vision. Carolyn Scotchmer, executive director of the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, said the program is about bringing people together to help contribute to greener spaces and connect with their community.

The City also marked National Tree Day on Sept. 23, pointing residents to information on how it is working to grow and protect Mississauga's urban forest and the benefits trees provide. Over time, the City said, the trees and shrubs planted at Courtneypark will provide increased shade, carbon storage and improved air quality.