City of Brandon Environment

05/25/2026

See you Saturday! 🌳

🌳 Branch Out This Arbor Day in Brandon! 🌳

Join the City of Brandon Parks & Recreation Services for a fun-filled Arbor Day celebration on:

📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Keystone Centre (Under the Tent)
🌱 This FREE community event is packed with activities for all ages:
✨ Tree Planting
🧗 Climbing Demo
🌿 Free Seedlings
🎈 Kids Zone
🎁 Prizes
🍔 Free BBQ
🎶 Live Music
ℹ️ Info Booths
🎨 Face Painting

Bring family and friends and celebrate the importance of trees, nature, and community. Let’s grow Brandon greener—together! 🌿💚



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05/20/2026

The National Commuter Challenge is just around the corner! To take part sign up as an individual or sign up your workplace, track your trips and be eligible to win prizes! Carpool, telecommute, ride Brandon Transit, bike or walk! 🚌🛴🚲🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️visit www.commuterchallenge.ca to learn more!

05/20/2026

Calling all volunteers! We are having a planting day on Monday, June 1st at 5:30pm! We will be planting edible and a few native plants around BNRC for all to enjoy! Bring your gardening gloves and come join us in welcoming June and gardening season! 🌱🌱🌱

05/14/2026

🌳 Branch Out This Arbor Day in Brandon! 🌳

Join the City of Brandon Parks & Recreation Services for a fun-filled Arbor Day celebration on:

📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Keystone Centre (Under the Tent)
🌱 This FREE community event is packed with activities for all ages:
✨ Tree Planting
🧗 Climbing Demo
🌿 Free Seedlings
🎈 Kids Zone
🎁 Prizes
🍔 Free BBQ
🎶 Live Music
ℹ️ Info Booths
🎨 Face Painting

Bring family and friends and celebrate the importance of trees, nature, and community. Let’s grow Brandon greener—together! 🌿💚



Brandon Tourism City of Brandon - Local Government Manitoba Hydro Kuipers Family Bakery Manitoba Manitoba Government Total Landscape Solutions Bee EZ Tree Service Heritage Co-op The Green Spot

05/01/2026

Did you know that Brandon is a Fair Trade Town? Thanks to Manitoba Council for International Cooperation for featuring City of Brandon - Local Government at your booth during the National Fairtrade Conference!

05/01/2026

🌱 FREE Compost Giveaway Alert!
Next week we're celebrating International Compost Awareness Week! To celebrate, we’re giving away free compost! Please bring your own pail and shovel. Free while supplies last.

-Tue, May 5 | Kin Park | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
-Thu, May 7 | Dinsdale Park | 4 - 7 p.m.
-Sat, May 9 | Dinsdale Park | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

04/24/2026

🌳 🏙️📷 The City Nature Challenge starts today in Brandon!

Contribute to citizen science for free – no expertise needed!
All you have to do is…
1. Download the free iNaturalist app on your smart phone 📱
2. Find your local nature 🌷 🐝🦆🌲 (not pets, gardens, or houseplants)
3. Take photos 📸
4. Share your photos to iNaturalist

Participate in the challenge from April 24th to 27th! Get outside while contributing to important research on urban ecosystems!

04/23/2026

🌳 Free Wood Chips! 🌳

The City of Brandon's Parks Department is offering free wood chips made from recycled wood and tree waste. Perfect for your next gardening or landscaping project, the possibilities are endless!

📍 Location: Parks Complex, 2020 McGregor Avenue
Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bbct8qaBDYmfqK4b9
🕒 Availability: First come, first served while supplies last

⚠️ Note: Please bring your own containers for loading. The City does not provide assistance with loading wood chips. ⚠️
Don't miss out on this great opportunity! 🌿

04/23/2026

Come join the community cleanup!

04/17/2026