Service delays have affected garbage and yard waste pick up this week. Residents whose waste has not been collected are asked to leave bins at the curb until collection is completed, with additional collection planned through the week and Saturday if necessary.

Tree Appreciation Day

Photo of sixteen tree planting volunteers watching a Town arborist give a tree planting tutorial in Peter Grant Park

Since 2020, the Town of Sidney has celebrated Tree Appreciation Day each September by partnering with community members to plant trees in one of its public parks. Saplings are also given away to members of the public to plant on private property.

Check back to learn about Tree Appreciation Day plans for 2026.

Past Tree Appreciation Events

Past Tree Appreciation events have taken place at Philip Brethour Park, Rathdown Park, Peter Grant Park, and Melville Park.

Melville Park (2021)

Peter Grant Park (2022 & 2023)

Rathdown Park (2020)

Philip Brethour Park (2024 & 2025)

Contact Information

If you have any further questions about Sidney’s Tree Appreciation Day celebrations, please reach out to:

Engineering Department

Phone: 250-656-4502

Email: engineeringservices@sidney.ca