The vision began in 1995, planting a tree in memory of a loved one – creating a forest. In 1997, utilizing property owned by Grey Sauble Conservation, the Foundation initiated a Memorial Forest Program. Trees can be planted in memory of a loved one, friend or neighbour at one of three available sites in the watershed (Pottawatomi, Griersville and Big Mud Lake).

Each year, a plaque is added to the sign listing the names of the loved ones that have had a tree planted in their memory. These signs are located at the memorial forest sites.

Each year, in June, a Commemorative Ceremony is held at the Administration Centre to recognize all those who have had a tree planted in their memory. An invitation to this Ceremony is extended to you and family of the loved one. The cost is $75.00 per tree.

To support and enhance this program, donations are encouraged to help maintain and expand the Memorial Forest properties. As memorial trees have been planted every year since 1997, the properties are nearing capacity, and the GSCF are in the early stages acquiring new properties to accommodate future tree planting throughout the watershed.

The 2025 Memorial Forest Ceremony will be on Sunday June 8th at 2:00pm