This year's Pawpaw Parade will Distribute 500 Trees!
October is Pawpaw month! In the spirit and practice of reconciliation, Carolinian Canada invites YOU to help bring the pawpaw back to southern Ontario.
This year, Carolinian Canada is partnering with over 26 groups to host the parade in their communities and grow the celebration!
How can you participate?
Apply for Pawpaws in the Giveaway
- Register or re-track your garden through the In the Zone Tracker.
- Submit your story through the Pawpaw Parade module for a chance to win a pair of pawpaw trees!
Read the full giveaway guidelines before participating:
Carolinian Canada Giveaway Guidelines 2024 | Carolinian Canada
Buy Pawpaws in the Pop-Up Shop Fundraiser
Want to secure pawpaws and give back to the parade? Purchase a pair through the Pop-Up Shop Fundraiser.
Pawpaw Parade Giveaway Details
Pawpaw – 50+ trees [Mixed pairs and singles (for lonely Pawpaws) based upon submissions and need]
- A small rare tree that is prized for its fruit, that has tones of mango and banana. It bears the largest native fruit in North America. It needs shade, regular watering and well-drained soil. A pair is required to produce fruit. Applicants may be selected based on their submission for one or two pawpaws, and successful applicants will also get our Native Plant Gardening Swag Bag.
Native Plant Gardening Swag Bag*
- Instructions on the care and stewardship of pawpaw trees
- Planning a Wildlife Garden brochure
- Native wildlife and plant bandana
- Native wildlife bookmark and native gardens pencil
- In The Zone Yard sign
- Butterfly sticker
- Thank you postcard
*contents may vary depending on availability
Committed to Supporting Indigenous Groups and Communities
Each year, the Pawpaw Parade gifts pawpaw trees to Indigenous communities across the Carolinian Zone. Carolinian Canada is committed to supporting Indigenous communities and groups from previous years as well as building new relationships in the spirit and practice of reconciliation.