Commemorative Trees & Benches

• Fees

  Item	Fee
  Commemorative Tree	$750 (plus taxes)
  Commemorative Bench	$800 (plus taxes)

• Application & Payment

  Applications can be completed online or using the paper application form. Payment must be made the time you submit your application.

  Pay by credit card: Complete an application and pay through the online application form using a Visa, Mastercard, or American Express credit and debit card.

  Pay by cheque or money order: Drop off the paper application and a cheque or money order, payable to “Township of Tiny”, to the Municipal Office, located at 130 Balm beach Road West, Tiny.

  Intake Periods

  There are two application intakes each year. Applications are accepted year-round, but will be processed as outlined below:

  Intake Period	Deadline	Installation Date
  Spring	April 1st	May/June
  Fall	September 1st	October/November

• Location

  Applicants may select an existing undedicated tree or bench or request to have a new bench or tree installed.

  The bench or tree must not interfere with general maintenance and use of the park. Buying a tree or a bench does not entitle the participant to any right to priority use of the bench or tree. Commemorative trees and benches become the property of the Township. The Township has the final determination for approving a new installation.

  Every attempt will be made to notify the applicant if circumstances arise that require the tree or bench to be relocated. The Township has the final determination to proceed with or without notification.

• Recognition Plaques

  Applicants will submit specific text for a recognition plaque. All language used on the plaques is subject to approval from the Township.

  Bench Plaque: 2” X 8" and may consist of no more than 120 characters. Will be affixed onto the bench.

  Tree Plaque: 1” X 2 ¼” and may consist of no more than 70 characters. Will be placed on the Living Legacy Tree, located at the Municipal Office.

• Installation

  Tree planting or bench installation dates cannot be specified due to weather, grower supply, parks maintenance/construction and special event situations.

  Applicants may note on their application if they wish to be present at the installation. Township staff will coordinate with the applicant to select a date.

  Trees available in the program may be planted in the spring or the fall; the Township has the final determination when scheduling a planting time or bench installation time.

• Maintenance

  Commemorative Benches

  The maintenance of the bench will be the responsibility of the Township for a time period of ten (10) years. After this period, the Township holds the right to remove the bench if it becomes unsafe or unsightly. The bench and plaque will be replaced or repaired if vandalized within five (5) years of installation.

  A Commemorative Bench Care program is available to all participants wishing to maintain their own benches (i.e. regular painting and upkeep of bench). Participants will be required to register as volunteers for the Township of Tiny and complete training through the Township’s Volunteer Management Program.

  Commemorative Trees

  Commemorative trees are guaranteed for up to five (5) years of the original planting date, or subsequent replanting date if required. The tree will be replaced or repaired if vandalized within five (5) years of planting.

Commemorative Trees

• Available Locations & Tree Species

  Every effort will be made to accommodate the choice of location and species, however changes may be made at the Township’s discretion. Additional species may be available upon request.

  Locations	Tree Species
  CBO Park CBO Park (Off-Leash Dog Park) Lafontaine Park Perkinsfield Park Toanche Park Wyebridge Park Wyevale Park	Hackberry Red Maple Red Oak Sugar Maple White Cedar White Oak White Pine White Spruce
  Bluewater Beach Park Lafontaine Beach Park	White Cedar White Pine White Spruce
  Balm Beach Jackson Beach Park Woodland Beach Park	Hackberry White Cedar White Pine White Spruce

About the Tree Species

• White Pine (Pinus strobus)

  Pinus strobus is the provincial tree of Ontario. During colonial times, the tall and strong trunks were used as ship masts by the Royal Navy.

  • Height: 30m
  • Fruit: Yellowish cones
  • Age: 200 years
  • Nickname: Ontario Love
• White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis)

  Thuja occidentalis is an important source of shelter and food for small mammals, insects and birds. Traditionally a highly valued medicinal plant that is still used today in some medicines and perfumes.

  • Height: 15m
  • Fruit: Green-brown cones
  • Age: 300+ years
  • Nickname: The Tree of Life
• White Spruce (Picea glauca)

  Picea glauca grows across the Canadian north from Newfoundland to the Yukon, this tree stands tall and strong against the true Canadian north. Picea glauca has great capacity to grow in a variety of conditions and does not always take on a characteristic form.

  • Height: 24m
  • Fruit: Light-brown
  • Age: 200 years
  • Nickname: The True North Strong
• Sugar Maple (Acer sacchrum)

  Acer sacchrum produces the sweetest maple syrup and is famous for its variety of bright colours each fall. The Sugar Maple leaf appears on the Canadian Flag.

  • Height: 16-20m
  • Flower: Greenish yellow
  • Fruit: Maple keys
  • Fall Colour: yellow/orange/red
  • Age: 200 years
  • Nickname: Sweet Canadian Chameleon
• Red Maple (Acer rubrum)

  Acer rubrum flowers early in the spring, providing food for wildlife before other sources of food are available. In the fall, the leaves turn a majestic bright red.

  • Height: 25m
  • Fruit: Maple keys
  • Fall Colour: Red
  • Age: 100 years
  • Nickname: Bright Red Beauty
• White Oak (Quercus alba)

  Quercus alba is a stately tree that is very often used to make wine and whiskey barrels, furniture, paneling, flooring, railroad ties, fence posts, mine timbers, caskets, barrels, shingles, baskets and firewood. It does best as a tree – providing shelter and food for hundreds of species. Even humans can snack on the delicious acorns!

  • Height: 35m
  • Flower: Light brown
  • Fruit: Acorns
  • Fall Colour: Orange to reddish purple
  • Age: 600+ years
  • Nickname: Stately Shape-Shifter
• Red Oak (Quercus rubra)

  Quercus rubra have been recorded at over 800 years of age! They can easily re-sprout from the base of their trunks. If the tree is cut down, or falls over, it may not be fully dead and new sprouts may regenerate from the stump; a true survivor!

  • Height: 25m
  • Flower: Yellowish
  • Fruit: Acorn
  • Fall Colour: Red/brown
  • Age: 300+ years
  • Nickname: Soul Survivor
• Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis)

  Celtis occidentalis produce pea-sized fruit that look like a berry. Ripe fruit are dark purple and edible. Hackberries can be used to make jam, seasoning, flavouring, and additives to pastries and bread. Hackberry is often planted in replace of the majestic Elm.

  • Height: 12-18m
  • Flower: Bright green
  • Fruit: Orange/red berry
  • Fall Colour: Soft yellow
  • Age: 150 years
  • Nickname: Purple Sugarberry

Commemorative Benches

Commemorative Stewardship Project

• Project Examples

  Some examples of successful past commemorative stewardship projects include:

  • Restoration of a shoreline area, such as a dune or a riparian area;
  • Habitat creation project in a park area, such as a butterfly or pollinator garden; and/or
  • Beautification project, such as a memorial garden or a rock garden.
• Commitments

  Stewardship projects are volunteer driven; Township staff will be available to assist but will not be coordinating the project.

  Applicants are strongly encouraged to gather neighbours, family members, and local community groups to assist with the project.

• Financial Considerations

  The cost of a commemorative stewardship project will vary and will be entirely the responsibility of the applicant.

  Applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Master Plans available for: Balm Beach Park, Jackson Beach Park, Woodland Beach Park, Bluewater Beach Park, Lafontaine Beach Park, Trails Master Plan, Wyevale Park Master Plan to align their project idea with the approved vision for these parks.