To establish yourself within the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet is to adhere to an eco-friendly lifestyle respectful of the environment and the natural heritage of our region.
Free Tree Giveaway
South Nation Conservation's Seedling Program
In 2024, the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet reverted to the original formula in which South Nation Conservation will be responsible for managing the registration and distribution of seedlings.
Citizens wishing to participate in SNC's Free Tree Giveaway event are asked to register via this seedling reservation form.
2025 Pick-up Information
- Date TBD
- Lucien Delorme Community Centre, 5000 Du Centre Street, Wendover.
Township of Alfred and Plantagenet's Apple Tree Initiative
The Township has implemented its own event: the Apple Tree Initiative to offer citizens the chance to win one of 350 available vouchers for a free apple tree in a draw, in partnership with Les Serres M. Quenneville.
Registration
The registration form will be available on this page on April 1, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. Citizens are limited to ONE (1) registration per citizen AND per address. Duplicates will be discarded.
Registration will remain open until April 30 at 12 p.m. The winners will be drawn on April 30th.
Guidelines and Information
The vouchers will be sent via email on May 1, 2025, and will only be accepted at the nursery Les Serres M. Quenneville, 5690 Hwy 17, Plantagenet, ON. Valid voucher recipients will also receive a 15% discount upon their visit to the nursery for any other garden product.
The vouchers may ONLY be exchanged for an apple tree. Once used, the voucher is no longer valid.
Participants may collect their tree at any point between May 1 and May 30, 2025 at Les Serres M. Quenneville during their business hours.
Participants must present their voucher, either digitally or in print, as well as a valid piece of ID of the person who registered to collect their trees.
Types of apple trees
- Cortland
- Honey Crisp
- Spartan
- Empire
Please note that available quantities of each tree are limited.
For any questions, please contact us by phone at 613-673-4797 or email at info@alfred-plantagenet.com.
Other Tree Planting Programs
50 Million Tree Program |
| If you are interested in having a minimum of 500 trees planted, Forest Ontario has a program for you. |
Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program |
| Through the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program, landowners who get their property classified as ‘Managed Forest’ pay 25% of the municipal tax rate set for residential properties. |
Water protection
South Nation Water Conservation |
| South Nation Conservation is a local agency whose mission is to ensure that the management of natural occurrences, natural resources, and human activity results in the protection or improvement of water resources. They are an important partner for the Township in the protection of one of our rivers. |
Drinking Water Source Protection |
| The Township of Alfred and Plantagenet's municipal drinking water sources are protected by a regional source water protection plan. |
Weed Control
The United Counties of Prescott and Russell employ a weed inspector who can inform you about weed species and the best way to dispose of them.
Learn about the plants included in the Weed Control Act and what to do if you find them on your property.
À la carte
You can consult the municipal natural characteristics with the À la carte application developed by the United Counties of Prescott and Russell. For example, you could determine the type of soil on your property, the extent of the migratory corridor that crosses our township as well as other important information relative to the natural heritage of the Municipality.
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