Tree Giveaway and Rain Barrel Sale

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UPDATE: Rain barrel sales extended to October 21, 2022. Free tree orders close October 21, 2022.

The Town of Lincoln’s Fall 2022 Tree Giveaway and Rain Barrel Sale will be drive-thru contactless pickup, held at the Lincoln Community Centre (4361 Central Ave, Beamsville, ON L0R 1B6) from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday October 22, 2022.

The tree giveaway is open to Lincoln residents only. Identification with proof of residency such as a driver’s license or recent utility bill will be required upon pickup. Orders with billing addresses that are not located in the Town of Lincoln will be cancelled. Limit of one tree and two rain barrels per household.

Order a Free Tree

The tree species available at the 2022 Fall Tree Giveaway include Eastern White Cedar, White Birch, Freeman maple, Nannyberry. Trees are approx. 80-100cm (approx. 3ft) tall and will be in 3gal pots. Homeowners are responsible to plant, water and maintain the private tree. To learn more about the species and planting tips click here.

Those interested in ordering a free tree must reserve a spot. Quantities are limited and there is a limit of one tree per household. Households trying to obtain more than one tree may have all of their requests voided.

Pick-up times for each tree species are:

  • Eastern White Cedar – 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
  • White Birch – 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Freeman maple & Nannyberry – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

If you are picking up a tree AND a rain barrel, please arrive during the tree timeslot. If you are picking up a rain barrel ONLY, please arrive between 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Do not arrive outside your scheduled window as your tree will not be available for pickup. Orders not picked up on October 22, will be voided.

Purchase a Rain Barrel

Rain barrels are available at a subsidized cost of $54.91 + tax and there is a limit of two rain barrels per household. Rain barrel sales close October 21 or until quantities last.

Rain Catcher 4000 Barrel Specifications:

  • Assembled Dimensions: 24"D x 24"W x 32"H
  • Total Volume: 6 cu ft / 50 Gallon / 189 L
  • The barrels are constructed of recycled, UV inhibited, BPA free polyethylene.
  • Includes debris screen, garden hose, shut-off thumb valve, hanging hose clip, overflow hose, and linking kit.

If you are picking up a tree AND a rain barrel, please arrive during the tree timeslot. If you are picking up a rain barrel ONLY, please arrive between 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Do not arrive outside your scheduled window as your barrel will not be available for pickup.

Want to win a free tree?

If you would like the chance to win a free tree, please take the Community Low-Carbon Resilience Plan Survey and be entered into a draw to win a free tree!

About the survey: Throughout this process, of creating a Community Low-Carbon Resilience Plan, the Town is engaging with the public and key stakeholders to ensure Lincoln’s Community Low-Carbon Resilience Plan reflects your concerns and visions for a Sustainable Lincoln. This survey aims to understand perspectives on high-level climate actions, gather GHG and single-use plastics reduction action ideas, set reduction targets, and develop a vision and principles to guide the planning process.

Questions?

If you have questions or require additional support, please check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), submit a question here, or email sfernandes@lincoln.ca.

Town staff will be following the advice of Public Health Officials and adhering to any government restrictions with regards to COVID-19 at the time of the giveaway. Residents are asked to stay in their vehicle at all times during the Tree Giveaway and Rain Barrel Sale Event.

UPDATE: Rain barrel sales extended to October 21, 2022. Free tree orders close October 21, 2022.

The Town of Lincoln’s Fall 2022 Tree Giveaway and Rain Barrel Sale will be drive-thru contactless pickup, held at the Lincoln Community Centre (4361 Central Ave, Beamsville, ON L0R 1B6) from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday October 22, 2022.

The tree giveaway is open to Lincoln residents only. Identification with proof of residency such as a driver’s license or recent utility bill will be required upon pickup. Orders with billing addresses that are not located in the Town of Lincoln will be cancelled. Limit of one tree and two rain barrels per household.

Order a Free Tree

The tree species available at the 2022 Fall Tree Giveaway include Eastern White Cedar, White Birch, Freeman maple, Nannyberry. Trees are approx. 80-100cm (approx. 3ft) tall and will be in 3gal pots. Homeowners are responsible to plant, water and maintain the private tree. To learn more about the species and planting tips click here.

Those interested in ordering a free tree must reserve a spot. Quantities are limited and there is a limit of one tree per household. Households trying to obtain more than one tree may have all of their requests voided.

Pick-up times for each tree species are:

  • Eastern White Cedar – 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
  • White Birch – 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Freeman maple & Nannyberry – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

If you are picking up a tree AND a rain barrel, please arrive during the tree timeslot. If you are picking up a rain barrel ONLY, please arrive between 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Do not arrive outside your scheduled window as your tree will not be available for pickup. Orders not picked up on October 22, will be voided.

Purchase a Rain Barrel

Rain barrels are available at a subsidized cost of $54.91 + tax and there is a limit of two rain barrels per household. Rain barrel sales close October 21 or until quantities last.

Rain Catcher 4000 Barrel Specifications:

  • Assembled Dimensions: 24"D x 24"W x 32"H
  • Total Volume: 6 cu ft / 50 Gallon / 189 L
  • The barrels are constructed of recycled, UV inhibited, BPA free polyethylene.
  • Includes debris screen, garden hose, shut-off thumb valve, hanging hose clip, overflow hose, and linking kit.

If you are picking up a tree AND a rain barrel, please arrive during the tree timeslot. If you are picking up a rain barrel ONLY, please arrive between 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Do not arrive outside your scheduled window as your barrel will not be available for pickup.

Want to win a free tree?

If you would like the chance to win a free tree, please take the Community Low-Carbon Resilience Plan Survey and be entered into a draw to win a free tree!

About the survey: Throughout this process, of creating a Community Low-Carbon Resilience Plan, the Town is engaging with the public and key stakeholders to ensure Lincoln’s Community Low-Carbon Resilience Plan reflects your concerns and visions for a Sustainable Lincoln. This survey aims to understand perspectives on high-level climate actions, gather GHG and single-use plastics reduction action ideas, set reduction targets, and develop a vision and principles to guide the planning process.

Questions?

If you have questions or require additional support, please check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), submit a question here, or email sfernandes@lincoln.ca.

Town staff will be following the advice of Public Health Officials and adhering to any government restrictions with regards to COVID-19 at the time of the giveaway. Residents are asked to stay in their vehicle at all times during the Tree Giveaway and Rain Barrel Sale Event.

Do you have questions on the Tree Giveaway and Rain Barrel Sale?

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) or leave your questions below and we will provide a response promptly. 

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    Is Grimsby considered Lincoln

    Bev asked 3 days ago

    Thank you for your question. No, Grimsby is not part of the Town of Lincoln. The Town of Lincoln's Tree Giveaway and Rain Barrel sale is open to Town of Lincoln residents only and proof of Town of Lincoln residency is required upon pickup (ex. driver’s license, mail from Town of Lincoln, property tax, water bill, etc.).

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    Do you have to be a resident of Lincoln to pick up a Rain Barrel

    Mark Phelan asked 3 days ago

    Thank you for your question. Yes, the Town of Lincoln's Tree Giveaway and Rain Barrel sale is open to Town of Lincoln residents only and proof of Town of Lincoln residency is required upon pickup (ex. driver’s license, mail from Town of Lincoln, property tax, water bill, etc.).

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    If I live in West Lincoln is there anyway to get a maple tree?

    Katherine asked 2 days ago

    Thank you for your question. The Town of Lincoln's Tree Giveaway and Rain Barrel sale is open to Town of Lincoln residents only and proof of Town of Lincoln residency is required upon pickup (ex. driver’s license, mail from Town of Lincoln, property tax, water bill, etc.).

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    Is this open to West Lincoln residents? What a wonderful climatic project.

    SusanAnn Culp asked 6 days ago

    Thank you for your question. The Town of Lincoln's Tree Giveaway and Rain Barrel sale is open to Town of Lincoln residents only and proof of Town of Lincoln residency is required upon pickup (ex. driver’s license, mail from Town of Lincoln, property tax, water bill, etc.).

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    Can I buy a barrel if I live in grimsby. I am border of beamsville grimsby by the new high-school being built. My address is a grimsby address.

    Kathy Sanford asked 19 days ago

    Thank you for your question. The Town of Lincoln's Tree Giveaway and Rain Barrel sale is open to Town of Lincoln residents only and proof of Town of Lincoln residency is required upon pickup (ex. driver’s license, mail from Town of Lincoln, property tax, water bill, etc.).

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    How can I be notified for the next opportunity of receiving a tree and rain barrels?

    BKleuskens asked 4 months ago

    Thanks to the community's interest in the recent event, an additional event will be hosted in Fall 2022. Residents can register for updates on the Speak Up Lincoln page to be notified when further details are released.

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    will there be other opportunities to buy rain barrels?

    s asked 4 months ago

    Thanks to the community's interest in the recent event, the Town confirmed an additional event will be hosted in Fall 2022. Residents can register for updates on the Speak Up Lincoln page to be notified when further details are released.

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    How do I order a tree?

    JudiS asked 4 months ago

    If you have not previously ordered a tree you can pre-order one for pickup from Jordan Lions Park (2793 Fourth Ave, Jordan Station, ON L0R 1S0) between 9am-4pm on Friday May 20. 

    Availability is on a first-come first served basis. All trees must be pre-ordered. There will be no day-of/in-person sales. 

    Please note there is a limit of one tree per household. Households trying to obtain more than one tree may have all of their requests voided. Proof of Lincoln residency is required upon pickup. If you previously ordered a tree and did not pickup, you are NOT eligible to order again.

    Click here to order a free tree.

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    Do I get to choose the kind of tree I want or is it according to availability

    Nevine Sadik asked 5 months ago

    Thank you for your question. Lincoln will be giving away a limited quantity of free trees that residents can pre-order online. Residents are able to choose 1 of 5 species, however orders are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please continue to check the website in case there are any order cancellations.

    There are 5 tree species available: Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera­), Serviceberry (Amelanchier spp.), Black Cherry (Prunus serotina), Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), or Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis). Please visit the FAQs to find out more about each species and their suitability to your yard conditions. Thank you.

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    Is this available in Smithville as well?

    Jacqueline O’Brien asked 5 months ago

    Thank you for your question. The Town of Lincoln's tree giveaway and rain barrel sale is open to Town of Lincoln residents only and proof of Town of Lincoln residency is required, (ex. driver’s license, mail from Town of Lincoln, property tax, water bill, etc.).

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