Forest of Hope

Stony Plain is home to the first Forest of Hope in Alberta and fifth in Canada. In partnership with the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention, Roots of Hope and Coordinated Suicide Prevention Program the Forest opened on September 10, 2025 in honour of World Suicide Prevention Day, located at 4200 46St, Stony Plain. 

The Forest of Hope aims to raise awareness about suicide prevention and promote healing for those impacted by suicide, while contributing to a healthy and sustainable forest.

ROOTED IN HOPE, CONNECTED IN COMMUNITY EVENT. 

Join us as Stony Plain celebrates the second phase of the Forest of Hope, together with Roots of Hope and the Town of Stony Plain, we will add to the existing Forest of Hope and celebrate life promotion and community connection in the Tri- Municipal Region.

Date: September 10, 2026

Time: 5:30-7:30PM

This event will feature:

• Live Music : JENESIA is a pop duo from Spruce Grove, AB that combines vintage and modern musicality to create catchy, emotion-evoking songs and memorable live shows. Powerhouse vocalist Jenesa Dawn and innovative guitarist Alexander David use their music as a platform to inspire others toward justice. These award-winning emerging songwriters, with over 750 live performances under their belt, have given their lives to the pursuit of a lasting music career.
• Concession (Hamburgers, hotdogs, beverages)
• Tree planting
• Land ground blessing and planting ceremony (optional)
• Opportunities to connect and reflect as a community

Free to attend – all are welcome. For more information and to register please visit: Rooted in Hope, Connected in Community Event Tickets, Thursday, September 10  •  5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Eventbrite