Read about the trees below,
and cast your vote here!
Erin Tree Trust is:
- A volunteer-led group that is working to:
- Save our community’s eldest trees
- Measure the value of trees in our community canopy
- Build a community of tree-minded people
- Expand its membership (get in touch with us if you want to volunteer!)
- Running the first ever Erin Tree of The Year (TOTY) contest in 2026.
- You can Cast Your Vote up until Saturday on Mother’s Day weekend.
- If you vote, you will be invited to Erin Tree Of The Year Celebration in September (details to be announced)
- The Winning Tree will be announced on Sunday of Mother’s Day weekend.
- After Mother’s Day, we will put a call out to Artists (all mediums) to submit art to be featured at the Erin Tree Of The Year Celebration.
- Working with the Town and other partners to conduct the first annual Tree Audit for the Town Erin in 2026.
- The annual tree audit will measure the social and economic value generated by Erin’s tree canopy.
- Part of Tree Trust, a program of the Elora Environment Centre
About the TOTY Candidates:
Explore some of Erin’s most notable trees and uncover the stories, history, and ecological importance that makes each one special within our community. From longstanding landmarks to locally cherished favourites, these trees are an important part of Erin’s natural heritage.
As you explore, consider what makes each tree unique: its beauty, its history, or the role it plays in bringing people together. Then, cast your vote to help crown Erin’s 2026 Tree of the Year!
The winning tree will be celebrated and honoured at special events later this fall, recognizing its significance and the community’s connection to it.
Check out Erin’s Chapter Page for a map of all TOTY candidates. Stay tuned for updates, event details, and more opportunities to get involved.
