Events at the PLOT 2026
A Celebration of Life — Honouring the Trees
Sunday February 1, Noon until 2pm
Dear PLOT Sharing Garden Friends,
It is with mixed emotions that we send out this news. We have just recently been notified that all the trees surrounding the PLOT and Newton Medicine will be removed in mid February. The city, in anticipation of beginning the construction of the new Recreation Centre wishes to remove the trees before the birds start to nest.
While not unanticipated, we are feeling a great sadness at this loss, and there is also excitement at the prospect of a new and permanent location for the gardens.
We plan to keep the gardens and the Medicine Wheel active and growing in its current location for the coming season before moving to a new location that has yet to be determined. (Steve W, our PLOT guardian, has a beautiful vision for a location nearby and has been exploring the idea and location at an entry level with the City of Surrey.)
We will gather on Sunday February 1 to honour the trees, to express our gratitude for all the years we have had under their shade, and to acknowledge the land and all the inhabitants of this beautiful green space we have had the privilege of sharing our PLOT home space with.
Circling @ noon for a short meditation at the Medicine Wheel followed by a procession to the trees and a few activities to underscore our appreciation.
~As part of the activites a ‘Sweetness of Circles’ scroll will be created to honour the trees and document this time of transition.
For those who wish, afterward we will share hot drinks and light refreshments at the PLOT weather permitting. If the weather is inclement, we will move to the Espresso or another cafe nearby.
With Great Warmth and Gratitude to All for Your Contributions
~Due to the short time frame in which we have to gather in the tree setting, we will go ahead rain or shine. Please dress for the weather.
~If you feel called, bring a few flowers, greens, or other natural material for a giant earth mandala.
The PLOT Sharing Gardens is grateful to the City of Surrey for the land use agreement we have had for the past ten years, and for the opportunity to take the PLOT forward to a new location, with special thanks to Parks.
