Public Service Announcement: Grow Lincoln’s Tree Canopy and Support a Greener Future through the Town’s 2025 Tree and Rain Barrel Sale

Lincoln, ON – (August 29, 2025) – As part of the Town of Lincoln’s commitment to growing a healthy tree canopy and supporting water conservation, residents are encouraged to take part in the 2025 Tree and Rain Barrel Sale. The Town is offering these items at a low, subsidized cost to encourage proper planting and care, helping build a thriving, long-lasting urban canopy and a climate-resilient community for years to come.

The sale is open to residents on lincoln.ca/RootedinLincoln and all items must be pre-ordered by September 29, 2025, or while supplies last — there will be no day-of sales or waitlist available. The pick-up takes place on Friday, October 3, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Jordan Lions Arena.

Available Tree Species (& pick-up times):

• Northern Hackberry – 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
• Basswood – 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
• Kentucky Coffee – 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• White Pine – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Rain Barrels Only – 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Pricing and Limits:

• Trees: $5.00 each (limit of 1 per household) - Pre-order Your Tree Here - (*If you are seeing a message that says "no events were found", use the "Keyword" search bar to type in "tree", then click the search icon.)
• Rain Barrels: $53.10 + tax (limit of 2 per household) - Pre-order Your Rain Barrel(s) Here

Proof of Lincoln residency (driver’s license or utility bill) is required. If someone is picking up on your behalf, they must provide this documentation. Orders not collected on October 3 will not be reserved or refunded.

This program encourages residents to plant, water, and maintain their new trees, helping combat climate change while building a greener future. Don’t forget to join Lincoln’s 2025 Community Tree Planting Challenge by mapping your planted tree on the Town’s interactive online map.

Why Participate?
Tree planting provides shade, improves air quality, reduces stormwater runoff, and adds to the natural beauty of Lincoln’s neighbourhoods. Rain barrels help residents conserve water, lower household water costs, and reduce pressure on stormwater systems during heavy rainfall. The Town’s subsidized pricing encourages proper planting, watering, and maintenance of trees and rain barrels, supporting a healthy, long-lasting urban canopy and a climate-resilient future for years to come. Together, these small steps contribute to a more sustainable and resilient Lincoln.

Don’t miss out — pre-order by September 29 at lincoln.ca/RootedinLincoln.

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For Tree and Rain Barrel Sale inquiries, please contact:

Samantha Witkowski

Environmental Coordinator
Town of Lincoln
905-563-2799 ext. 555