The Town of Lincoln is pleased to invite residents to take part in two important opportunities this April to support a greener, more sustainable community.
EcoFest – Earth Day Native Tree Event
Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Fleming Centre (foyer), 5020 Serena Drive, Beamsville
Ontariogreen, in partnership with the Town of Lincoln, will be hosting EcoFest – an Earth Day Event to educate visitors on the importance of native trees, and to promote the Town’s Urban Forest Management Review. Join us for a free, family-friendly celebration of Earth Day, featuring:
- Presentation on Birds! - Our Only Surviving Dinosaurs at 1:15 p.m. (Kid-friendly event)
- Native trees available to Lincoln residents by donation
- For more information about this event, please visit our Calendar of Events
Public Information Centres: Proposed Private Tree By-law
The Town of Lincoln is proposing a Private Property Tree By-law as part of our ongoing efforts to grow and maintain a healthy urban tree canopy. The By-law aims to regulate the injury or removal of trees on private property, helping to preserve Lincoln’s urban tree canopy while balancing the needs of property owners.
Public Engagement
The Town of Lincoln is hosting two Public Information Centres to help residents and businesses learn more about the proposed private Property Tree By-law. These sessions will cover:
- When a permit is required
- When it is not required
- Replacement tree requirements
- The permitting process
- Associated costs
Town Staff will present key details about the By-law and be available to answer questions and gather your feedback.
Event Details
PIC #1:
- April 23, 2025
- 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Jordan Fire Hall | 3763 Nineteenth St., Jordan
PIC #2:
- April 30, 2025
- 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Fleming Centre | 5020 Serena Dr., Beamsville
Pre-Register
You can pre-register for a PIC by emailing planningpublicmeetings@lincoln.ca. Please include your name, address, phone number, and email (if different from the one you are sending from). Please also indicate which event you are registering for. By pre-registering, you will receive informational material about the proposed By-law in advance. Drop-ins are also welcome.
The information materials related to the PICs will also be posted on the project webpage, and questions on the PIC materials can be submitted through the webpage.
More Information
Matt Bruder, Director, Planning and Development, Town of Lincoln
E: mbruder@lincoln.ca
P: 905-563-2799 ext. 231
Samantha Witkowski, Environmental Coordinator
E: switkowski@lincoln.ca
P: 905-563-2799 ext. 555
Learn more about the work of the Urban Forest Management Review’s efforts to enhance the health and expand the coverage of our urban forest at our Rooted in Lincoln web page.
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For media inquiries, please contact:
Liliana Busnello
Manager of Corporate Communications
Town of Lincoln
905-563-2799 ext. 230