WHAT IS THE ROTARY MEMORIAL FOREST?

It is a non-profit tree planting charitable program operated by the Rotary Club of Burlington Central in co-operation with the City of Burlington. By dedicating memorial trees to departed loved ones, you are creating a celebratory, growing tribute that lives on, while contributing to the greening of Burlington’s parks.

The tree planting program began in 1995 in Central Park, on Guelph Line behind the Rotary Youth Centre. Since then, so many trees have been planted that a new site has been created at Maple Park on Maple Avenue.

The program has been expanded to include the availability of a limited number of Memorial Benches for dedication as well. These benches can be situated at both Central Park and primarily Maple Park and may be selected and dedicated based on availability and location.

HOW DO I DONATE?

Individuals make a donation in care of the Rotary Club of Burlington Central. Applications may also be forwarded individually or from a group through any Funeral Home that supports the Rotary Memorial Forest.

HOW IS MY DONATION RECOGNIZED?

A card of tribute will be given to the family acknowledging your donation in memory of your loved one, and a standardized weather resistant plaque will be suspended respectfully from the tree itself.

Each contributor will receive a tax receipt and a thank you letter from the Rotary Memorial Forest committee, specifying the species of tree that has been planted, and a guide to its location. The Memorial Forest is open at any time for visitation.

Donations are subject to the conditions set out in the Park License Agreement between the City of Burlington and the Rotary Club of Burlington Central.