Richmond Knob Hill is one of ten Calgary communities eligible to participate in the 2010 program.  The application deadline is March 31, 2010.   Call 3-1-1 or email The NeighbourWoods Program to register with the program.  Each application is evaluated on specific criteria.  

The NeighbourWoods Program is a residential street tree planting initiative developed by the City of Calgary Parks to encourage citizens and communities to grow and preserve Calgary's urban forest.

Every resident of participating communities are invited to apply to become stewards, or caretakers, of specific new trees on City boulevard or back-of-walk areas.

The City will:

Registered residents are responsible for:

All new trees will be owned by The City and will be planted on City property.

NeighbourWoods communities have been chosen based on need.  Because of infill development, infrastructure repair and naturally-aging tree populations, these communities have experienced a higher rate of tree loss than most in Calgary.

NeighbourWoods FAQ

NeighbourWoods Tree Species - The NeighbourWoods gardener will work with you to determine the best tree for your planting site.  Tree choice is subject to availability.  Please indicate your top two tree choices when applying. High-canopy trees are preferred on residential streets because of the shade and aesthetic benefits they provide.