Scoutrees 2025 | From April 7 to June 6, 2025
We are pleased to announce that Scoutrees is back and bigger than ever as a Scouts Canada National Fundraiser! This could not be done without the hard work and devotion of our national sponsor Canada’s Forest Trust Corporation (CFTC).
About Scoutrees
Since 1972, Scoutrees has been providing Scouting youth with a practical way to display their care for the environment while learning direct methods to combat climate change through planting trees in their communities. This spring is no different as groups across the country are able to sell trees that will be planted and maintained in our biodiverse Alberta Forest by our partner CFTC.
News for 2025
Introducing MyScoutGroupShop.ca | Beta Version: Testing, testing—This is our first fundraiser testing our NEW platform, MyScoutGroupShop.ca. By participating in Scoutrees, you will get to trial and provide feedback on our online fundraising platform and dashboard. This platform will allow groups to easily join national and group-lead fundraisers, share their dashboard for seamless online sales, and monitor their own fundraising targets. We hope to make MyScoutGroupShop.ca the primary tool for groups to raise funds to fuel their Scouting adventures.
We’ve created a separate document with more detail to better walk you through our new fundraising dashboard. Dashboard FAQ page coming to Brandfolder early April!
Treemendous Achievements: To help inspire Scout groups to further their entrepreneurial skills and exceed fundraising goals, we’re introducing our NEW Scoutree incentive program; Treemendous Achievements! Find all the details here.
Important Information
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RegistrationRegister your Group here.
Participating groups must register to have their dashboard activated and to ensure that we have up to date names, banking info and contact info. Once you have registered, we will send you a confirmation email with instructions on how to access your group’s fundraising dashboard through MyScoutGroupShop.ca. Access your Dashboard here.
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Group Resources
Scoutrees 2025: SCOUTREES D.A.M. FOLDER
We have added all the updated materials offered to Groups in the D.A.M. Brand Folder for easy access. Find all educational resources, marketing materials and FAQ pages. Please take the time to explore all assets. To keep up to date with Canada’s Forest Trust Corporation, like hearing about their ongoing impact or announcements, subscribe to their email list.
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Selling Trees
All sales will be processed using the new fundraising platform MyScoutGroupShop.ca. Scoutrees are $10.00 each to support the preparation, planting, preservation and protection of a forest in Alberta, Canada.
Breakdown of Sales: Groups receive 40% to fund Scouting adventures, 55% goes to CFTC for the forestry work required to source the right trees, prepare the land, work with experts for planting and ensure the trees are protected throughout their life. CFTC also provides a comprehensive impact dashboard and learning centre to track our growth over time. 5% will be reserved for administration & processing fees. As always, groups can sell products through our national fundraisers using the method that works best for them. Here are two ideas—feel free to use one, both or even try something new!
** There will be no option to place a Group Bulk Order
A. In Person Sales: Collect orders from individuals in your community. This can be through door-to-door, outside local shops, booth at community events, etc. Have customer click on the link to your Group’s personalized storefront on MyScoutGroupShop.ca. They can make their donation from their own device. Watch your dashboard on MyScoutGroupShop.ca as you progress towards your fundraising goal!
B. Online Exclusive: Find the sharable link on your MyScoutGroupShop.ca dashboard and share online with your family and friends! They can make their donation from their own device by following the link. Watch your dashboard on MyScoutGroupShop.ca as you progress towards your fundraising goal!
4. Fundraiser Wrap Up
The final day to place online orders is June, 2025. Scouts Canada will email a financial statement showing your Group’s earnings through MyScoutGroupShop.ca. This will include all sales activity and the youth’s name and section the sale has been attributed. Funds are deposited directly into your connected Scouts bank account.
Notes: Need to update your banking info? Fill out the form here and follow the instructions to submit.
5. Online Dashboard
Access your online dashboard here: MyScoutGroupShop.ca.
After you have registered for Scoutrees, the individual whose name and email are on the registration form will receive access to log in to the Group’s Dashboard. Anyone with the sharable link to the Group storefront will be able to monitor sales towards the fundraising goal and make purchases. Where this is a new fundraising dashboard, we have made a separate document
(coming soon) with instructions on how to access and use this new tool.
Note: If you do not register for Scoutrees, your group will not have a dashboard or shop to fundraise from. Find our registration page here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a 2025 Scoutrees crest available?
Of course! Scoutrees crests are available for purchase in the Scout Shop. Orders for crests must be placed separately from an order for trees. Crests cost $2.99 + tax. Here is the link
How do I sell Scoutrees?
The sale of Scoutrees goes through our new fundraising dashboard: MyScoutGroupShop.ca. After you’ve registered your Group, share the link to your group’s dashboard to sell trees in your community. Customers will make their purchases here and receive tax receipts automatically here. At the end of the campaign, Scouts Canada will deposit your funds into your connected bank account.
Can customers top up their donations?
Yes, at checkout customers will be able to top up their donations and receive an automatic tax receipt. The funds will go directly to the group at the end of the fundraiser minus a 5% payment processing and administrative fee.
What payment methods are accepted online?
You can pay online using Visa, Mastercard, Visa Debit, Mastercard Debit, Apple Pay, Google Pay and PayPal.
Can I share my fundraising page with a QR code?
The fundraising platform can currently only give a sharable link. However, if you are using Google Chrome as your web browser, you can create your own QR code. Please follow the steps in this link.
Can customers receive a tax receipt for making a charitable donation?
Yes, all purchases of $20 or more are eligible for a tax receipt which will be e-mailed automatically to the customer after their order has been placed.
Who is planting the trees?
Canada Forest Trust Corporation (CFTC) is our National tree planting partner. Every tree sold through the fundraiser will be planted and maintained in a designated restorative forest in Canada by the CFTC team. This year’s forest will be in Alberta. CFTC’s support will allow us to expand our environmental sustainability initiatives even further. Together, we’re embarking on a long-term collaboration to create forests across Canada and build programming that empowers youth through direct climate-action activities. Learn more about Canada’s Forest Trust Corporation.
Can I see the progress we have made? Is there a way to see how many trees Scouts planted?
Yes! CFTC has created a portal for Scouts Canada so we can watch our forests grow, see photos of our forest, and learn more about their long-term impact. Visit our forest portal here.
How much do groups receive from the sales of trees?
40% of the tree sale is returned to the Group to fund their adventures. 55% from each tree sale goes to CFTC to cover not only the cost of the tree but the planting and ongoing care for the life of the tree. Both the species of tree and the forest location are selected by our planting partner, CTFC, to ensure that it is the right type of tree being planted where it is needed the most. The remaining 5% goes towards processing fees and platform maintenance which allows every group to have their own customizable fundraising dashboard.
Is there an incentive program for groups?
Yes, there will be $5000 in prizes of Chilly Moose merchandise to top selling groups. Additionally, as part of the Treemendous Achievements Recognition Program all groups will receive Scout Shop gift cards when they reach the following sales milestones which they can spend on gear to use on their adventures.
- $1,000: $50 gift card
- $2,500: $125 gift card
- $5,000: $250 gift card
Why participate in Scoutrees instead of my group planting their own trees?
Planting with CFTC ensures that the correct species of tree is planted in the right location.
The 55% to CFTC covers planting of and regular management, ongoing monitoring, and specialized maintenance of every tree in a designated Smart Forest. Smart Forests utilize advanced management techniques to store a large carbon footprint and maximize its ecological and climate impact. They also aim to rejuvenate wildlife habitats, create jobs, enhance the economy, and honour Indigenous Land Knowledge.
By participating in Scoutrees groups are also eligible for the Treemendous Achievements incentive program and prizing from Chilly Moose.
I still have more questions, what now?
Please send all further questions to trees@scouts.ca.