Frequently Asked Questions

Ground Breakers is a group that plants native trees and shrubs to help naturalize and beauty the community and to create a healthier environment for people and wildlife.
Ground Breakers is an affiliated group of Oakvillegreen Conservation Association and one of Oakvillegreen's Full Circle Tree Initiatives. Oakvillegreen, founded in 1999, is a non-profit, non-partisan environmental organization working to ensure our community becomes healthy and resilient.
Ground Breakers was founded in 2004. Since then, Oakvillegreen has grown our tree-related intiatives into four programs including: 1) the tree Seed Collectors; 2) the Tree Foster Parents; 3) Ground Breakers tree planters and; 4) a Heritage Tree Recognition Program.
To learn more about the Full Circle Tree Initiatives please visit www.oakvillegreen.org
Ground Breakers has partnered with many community groups. They include: local businesses, schools, faith communities, the Rotary, The Salvation Army Emergency Shelter, the Oakville Horticultural Society; The Bronte Historical Society, the Girl Guides; The Boy Scouts and multicultural associations. Our plantings have truly been a community effort and we thank the community for its support.

Plantings last for only two hours. The key to our success is many hands make light work.

The plantings are organized. Plant material, gardening gloves, shovels, trowels, mulch and everything else we need to get the job done, is supplied.

Experts are on hand to explain what we are doing and why, and to show you exactly what to do.

The opportunity to work as a team with neighbours and friends on a project that will benefit your entire community for generations to come.
The chance to learn more about Oakville's natural environment and native trees and plants.
What's in it for STUDENTS? Students requiring volunteer hours will receive a letter from Ground Breakers - one outlining their donated time. A reference letter suitable for including with a resume is available upon request.