The 50th anniversary of the founding of the Town of Halton Hills was commemorated with the planting of four caliper-sized trees at Town Hall. These trees represent species that have been part of the tree and forest coverage in Halton Hills for over 50 years. Their lasting contributions to cleaner air, improved beautification, and cooling will be a legacy for years to come. A plaque installed at the site provides public education on the species and their importance to Halton Hills. The large caliper trees were funded by the Town of Halton Hills’ 50th Anniversary Grant and Trees for Halton Hills.**

The creation of a legacy grove of trees was completed by planting smaller trees by volunteers across from Town Hall for future generations. The selected trees reflect the communities of Halton Hills and include four long-living, beautiful species: White Pine (common in the pre-colonial period), Red Oak (our most common oak now and in the past), Bur Oak (many of which were left in farmers’ fields in early settlement days to provide shade to cattle, some still growing on north Halton agricultural properties today), and Sugar Maple, a Canadian symbol with spectacular fall colors. Funding for the legacy grove was provided through the Town of Halton Hills’ 50th Anniversary Grant, Climate Change Grant, and Trees for Halton Hills.