Memorial Tree and Bench Ceremony: September 25
by Town of High River
13/09/2024
Community
HIGH RIVER AB – The Town will host the Annual Memorial Tree Ceremony in George Lane Memorial Park on September 25 at 6 pm to honour donors who purchased trees and benches over the past year.
Commonly purchased in memoriam of a relative or loved one who has passed away, trees and benches can also be a memento to commemorate an achievement like a graduation or given as a birthday, wedding or anniversary gift.
The event also celebrates National Tree Day—a day for Canadians to come together to appreciate trees, their natural beauty, and their many benefits.
The memorial tree program offers a variety of evergreen, deciduous and fruiting trees that can be purchased each year, such as Siberian Larch, Northwestern Poplar, Hardi Mac Apple and more.
Participants can state their preference on which park the tree is planted in, either George Lane Memorial Park, Sheppard Family Park or Riverside Park. Memorial trees cost $500 per tree, including planting, plaque, and maintenance.
The Town also offers a memorial bench program where participants can purchase a commemorative bench and request a park location. The $1,500 purchase price includes the six-foot bench and plaque.
Applications for trees and benches must be received by March 31 of each year. Actual installation date will be determined by Parks Department schedule when seasonably possible.
Visit the Trees and Natural Spaces section of the Town’s website for applications and other details on the Memorial Tree and Bench Programs.
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For more information:
Parks and Recreation
parksandrec@highriver.ca
403-652-4042