SOS Trees Coalition

09/03/2026

SOS Trees joined Meewasin | Stewards of the River Valley for a planting at ERCO last week and we helped plant 800+ native trees and shrubs!

We joined many volunteers and Meewasin staff and helped to add to our future canopy.

If you’re interested in more plantings Meewasin has a few more opportunities including one at the Chief Whitecap South lot on September 8th and 10th 9am-11:30am . You can contact [email protected] or [email protected] to sign up or check out their volunteer schedule!

08/30/2026

Dutch Elm Disease is spreading throughout Saskatoon’s urban forest.

Dutch Elm Disease (DED) is quickly making its way through our city, putting Saskatoon’s valuable elm trees at risk.

The City of Saskatoon has confirmed nearly two dozen positive cases of DED in 2026 and is working on a long-term strategy to address the disease and protect our urban forest.

There are things we can all do as community members to help.

We’ve put together some frequently asked questions, helpful information, and practical tips to help you understand DED, recognize the signs, and learn what you can do to help protect the trees that make Saskatoon such a special place.

Take a look, share this information, and help spread the word, not the disease.

SaveOurTrees TreeCare Saskatchewan.

06/21/2026

05/27/2026

We kicked off Arbor week with an event on Monday talking about partnering with community associations for tree planting, and tonight took a tour of the beautiful grounds of Patterson Arboretum!

These events are just the beginning and we have so many more for everyone to join us at this week! Take a look here and check out our website for more details.

Thank you so much to our partners, volunteers and sponsors that make these activities happen!

05/24/2026

Today is the first day of Arbor week for 2026!
Come join us for events throughout the week.

We will have various events outside in the urban forest of Saskatoon and some opportunities inside to learn more about the trees around us that breathe so much life into our city!

Check out our website for event details!
www.sostrees.ca/arborweek

05/24/2026

Arbor Week begins tomorrow!

04/29/2026

Join us this Saturday for a walk Memorializing the Saskatoon Natural Grasslands. 3:00pm Saturday May 2nd. Nature plays a critical role in our cities. Often times despite our best efforts, conservation is not able to preserve a space in its native state. The walk will be an opportunity to memorialize the loss of plant diversity in the Grasslands and to share stories on the impact of loss of natural spaces and native plants within urban conservation areas.

04/28/2026

04/17/2026

Trees = Clean water. 🫶Planting trees help filter runoff before it reaches our waterbodies – that’s watershed stewardship in action!

This year we have 12 species available for the Saskatchewan Tree for Life Program - including Red Osier Dogwoods and Smoky Saskatoons❗️

👉SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED – order yours today!

Visit https://www.saskwatersheds.ca/tree-for-life/ for more information.

04/03/2026

Cases of Dutch elm disease (DED) reached a record high in Saskatoon last season, putting the city’s beautiful elm canopy at risk.🌳While the disease is serious, simple actions can make a difference. One of the most important is following the provincial elm pruning ban in effect from April 1 to August 31, 2026, which helps prevent the spread during peak beetle season.

➡️ More info: https://bit.ly/4uUtgLh.