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SOUTHEAST SASKATCHEWAN — With the focus greater than ever on the environment, every organization is doing what it can to help, and that includes all the branches of the 蘑菇视频短视频east Regional Library.  

Those in the library participated in Neighbourhood Forest in 2024 after seeing another regional library was involved.

“We wanted to see if we could get involved. They are very easy to connect with,” said Morgan Kelly, community service manager for 蘑菇视频短视频east Regional Library

They then signed up as a designated registration organization so every library in the region could participate if they chose to.  

“We were then able to get all our libraries set up as pick-up points,” said Kelly.

Kelly and those in the 蘑菇视频短视频east Regional Library district have been trying to branch out with their offerings, so participating in the Neighbourhood Forest was perfect.

“We have been trying to branch out and expand what the library offers so that people don't think of us as just a place that has books,” said Kelly.

“We have been trying to make a lot more things easier to borrow. We now have Wi-Fi hotspots, different items for physical activity, and we are working on more of those kinds of things. We have never done anything like the tree giveaway with an environmental aspect, so we thought we would give it a try,” continued Kelly.

The success of the 2024 season made those in the 蘑菇视频短视频east Regional Library district want to do it again.

“It went well last year,” said Kelly. “We were surprised at how big of a turnout we got from the public, so we thought we would do it for a second year.”

They set up every branch in the 蘑菇视频短视频east Regional Library district again as pickup locations and did almost as many trees as last year, with 846 trees in 2025.

“We had a lot of new people this year. I was expecting some repeats, but almost 80 per cent of them were new to the program this year. That was good,” said Kelly.  

“We had a lot of branches where if they had one or two registrations last year, they had more this year, which is great,” continued Kelly. “There were some branches where the opposite happened, so it depended on the community, but overall, it went well.”

“I think we had the word out now, so people were more familiar and were expecting trees to come to the library again, so they spread the word,” continued Kelly. “We had kids who were signed up who were not school age yet, so we got some parents who are coming in and getting more involved, and saw it was something we have.”

Kelly hopes this is a draw to the various libraries in their region for people.

“A lot of people who registered for trees do have library cards already. I expected it to be more people who didn't. We are hoping this is a good draw for people who haven't come to visit us before. This may be something that prompts them to get a card and see everything else we have to offer,” said Kelly.

Although pickup went well, there was a delay at some branches due to weather and a long weekend.

“For the most part, everyone got everything before Easter. People were very quick to come in and get their trees,” said Kelly.

This year, those in the region got quaking aspen trees.  

“Last year we had a pine tree, which is typically what you expect you will get in Saskatchewan, so it was nice we got a tree with leaves this year. That was exciting,” said Kelly.

“Every year they pick based on what will work best on whatever zone you are in, the type of soil you have, and the type of climate. For the most part I don't think this area will get many fruit-bearing trees,” said Kelly.

Due to their success Kelly sees the program running for years to come.

“Neighbourhood Forest is always getting new funders and sponsors. It seems like something they are able to continue. They have grown quite large. I don’t think they have any intention of stopping,” said Kelly.

Kelly and those in the 蘑菇视频短视频east Regional Library will announce in January or February 2026 if they plan on joining Neighbourhood Forest again.