Beavermead Park Tree Planting and Soil Restoration To Take Place This Spring

Tree planting will take place in the Beavermead Park parking lot area this spring as part of the ongoing restoration and reinvestment in urban forest health following the March 2025 ice storm. 

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To prepare for the tree plantings, stump removal and soil remediation work is scheduled to take place in the Beavermead Park parking lot area beginning April 13.

The City is moving forward with enhancements to Beavermead Park as part of its Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Green Municipal Fund, Growing Canada Community Canopies (FCM-GCCC) Tree Planting Project. 

Beavermead Park was selected due to the significant number of trees impacted by the March 2025 ice storm. 

The project focuses on restoring parking lot islands, including the removal of 33 tree stumps and remediation of the soil within the parking lot islands. Restoring soil conditions and removing barriers to planting creates the foundation needed to support long-term tree health and continued canopy growth. 

New trees will then be planted in the parking lot islands, which will reduce heat buildup and enhance community health and wellbeing. Trees in the parking lot area are estimated to be replanted during the Spring 2026 planting season, with approximately 45 native trees planted through contracted tree planting services made possible by the FCM-GCCC grant. This planting will contribute to the City’s urban forest canopy goals and align with the City’s Strategic Plan by enhancing both the natural and recreational value of the park. 

Work is expected to take approximately one week. During this time, the parking lot area will be reduced to allow for site remediation work. The park will remain open. Half of the parking lot will be temporarily barricaded during each phase of work, with parking remaining available for public use in areas where work is not occurring. 

For more information on the City’s Urban Forest Strategic Plan, visit the link.

For questions or concerns, contact the Urban Forestry Program via phone (ext.1380) or email.

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City of Peterborough's Curbside Christmas Tree Collection To Continue Into February In Some Regions

The City of Peterborough’s curbside collection of natural Christmas trees continues through February.

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Collection has seen delays in some areas due to recent snowfall and winter maintenance operations. 

Trees have already been collected in the north end, the east city and the central areas. Collections in the west end and south end remain a work in progress.

Snow removal activities and compacted snowbanks can make it difficult for crews to locate and retrieve trees according to the City. Residents are reminded to ensure trees placed for collection are not buried, remain visible and are accessible at the curb. 

To prepare your tree for composting: 

• Remove all decorations, lights, tinsel and plastic bags 

• Place the tree at the curb in a clearly visible and accessible location 

• Keep trees out of snowbanks and away from sidewalks and roadways 

Collection does not follow regular curbside schedules and residents do not need to call to request pick-up.  

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City of Peterborough's Curbside Christmas Tree Collection Taking Place Throughout January

The City of Peterborough’s curbside collection of natural Christmas trees is underway throughout the month of January.

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Collection takes place weather permitting and does not follow regular curbside collection schedules. Residents do not need to call to request collection.  

Trees will be composted, and all decorations and tinsel must be removed.

Residents are asked to place trees at the curb in a clearly visible location within safe reach for collection staff. Trees must not be in plastic bags. The City asks that residents avoid snowbanks and ensure that trees do not get buried in snow.

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More Than 600 Trees Planted in South-End Park

About 60 volunteers planed 620 new trees at Kiwanis Community Park on Saturday.

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The event was put on by Tree Canada and the LCBO as part of Tree Canada’s Community Tree Grant program and the Trees 4 Peterborough initiative which includes contributions from RBC Dominion Securities, the Excelsior Group, Peterborough Homes and Merrett Home Hardware.

“Tree Canada’s Community Tree Grants program provides funding and technical expertise for community greening, innovation and stewardship initiatives,” said Nicole Hurtubise, CEO of Tree Canada. “We are thrilled to support the City of Peterborough’s tree planting project, which will bring long-lasting social and environmental benefits where people live, work and play.”

The event, to enhance the city’s urban forest canopy, was also supported by The Rotary Club of Peterborough, Peterborough GreenUp and Otonabee Conservation.

A diversity of native trees were planted at the park to replace approximately 400 dead or dying ash trees that have been negatively affected by the emerald ash borer.

The affected trees along with understory vegetation including invasive buckthorn were removed in August.

“The planting of a diverse species of more than 600 trees in Kiwanis Park will be very much appreciated by the residents of Ashburnham Ward who live in close proximity to this park,” stated councillor Gary Baldwin, co-chair of the Community Services portfolio.

“I believe the residents of the area will be pleased with the end results and enhancements to the park,” added councillor Keith Riel.

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