# Charitable Tree Planting Events This Annual Tree Planting Event Celebrates Earth Day in Toronto By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-04-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-planting-event References: [eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/downsview-park-earth-day-2016-tree-planting-tickets-24315847354?aff=ebrowse) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/DownsviewParkOfficialPage) On Sunday, April 22nd, Toronto's Downsview Park is celebrating Earth Day with its annual tree planting event. Not only does the event help bring more greenery to the park, but it also helps to support a local food bank. The annual tree planting event takes place in Downsview Park between the hours of 11:30AM and 3:30PM. Volunteers can choose a designated one-hour time slot during which to [plant their trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/environmental-sustainability-program) and then spend the rest of the time exploring the park. There will be self-guided park tour brochures available and a drop-in campfire for volunteers to enjoy. To make the event even more beneficial for the community, volunteers will be asked to bring a non-perishable food item to support the [North York Harvest Food Bank](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rock-climbing-festivals-the-north-face-will-host-its-climb-festival-at-nycs). Fun for children and adults alike, the event provides a hands-on way for Torontonians to celebrate Earth Day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Community Tree Planting:** Annual community tree planting events to support local food banks and increase greenery in public spaces. - **Interactive Eco-tours:** Offering eco-tourism opportunities at local parks and nature reserves to encourage sustainable exploration and education. - **Eco-friendly Volunteerism:** Growing awareness of environmental issues and increasing interest in grassroots volunteerism to support environmental causes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Environmental Non-profits:** Non-profit organizations focused on environmental causes looking to engage volunteers and increase community involvement. - **Eco-tourism:** The tourism industry can offer eco-friendly tours and packages to promote responsible tourism and sustainable exploration. - **Sustainable Agriculture:** Supporting local food banks through community events is a trend that can be embraced by sustainable food producers and organizations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Communal Festive Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-in-the-patch.md) - [Free Neighbourhood Public Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabbagetown-festival.md) - [Toronto Landmark Music Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-in-the-park.md) - [Bloor-Yorkville Holiday Event](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blooryorkville.md) - [Toronto Culture Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-on-bloor-festival.md) - [Neighborhood Music Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-music-in-the-park.md) - [Kindness-Promoting Local Business Markets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindness-market.md) - [Whimsical Outdoor Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foffys-wonderland.md) - [Spring-Inspired Hotel Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curated-springtime-stay.md)