Leave a Lasting Legacy at Canal Shores
Commemorative Gifts & Sponsorship Opportunities
Some places become part of our stories. Celebrate someone special, honor a loved one’s memory, or show your support for a place that means so much to our community.
Through commemorative gifts and sponsorship opportunities at The Evans at Canal Shores, you can create a lasting tribute while supporting the care and preservation of this historic community green space.
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Commemorative Trees
A Living Tribute That Grows with Time
Honor someone special with a living tribute that will become part of the Canal Shores landscape for years to come.
Our Commemorative Tree Program offers the opportunity to dedicate a newly planted or existing young tree on the course. Each tree includes a personalized commemorative plaque, creating a meaningful place to visit, reflect, and remember.
Donation Options
- $2,500: Dedicate a recently planted tree on the course.
- $5,500: Select a new tree to be planted on the course.
Each commemorative tree includes:
- A personalized plaque placed at the base of the tree.
- Care and maintenance, with a 10-year replacement guarantee.
- The opportunity to request a preferred location on the course, subject to availability and approval.
- Tree species selected in accordance with the Canal Shores Tree Policy.
Interested in dedicating a tree?
Contact our team to learn more about available locations, tree selections, and the dedication process.
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Commemorative Benches
A Place to Pause, Reflect, and Remember
A commemorative bench creates a special place along the course where friends, family, and neighbors can pause, enjoy the surroundings, and remember someone meaningful.
Whether celebrating a milestone, honoring a loved one’s memory, or recognizing a lifelong connection to Canal Shores, a dedicated bench offers a lasting way to become part of the landscape.
Commemorative Bench Donation: $3,500
Each commemorative bench includes:
- A bench placed at an approved location on the course.
- A personalized plaque with your chosen dedication.
- A 20-year commemorative plaque term.
- The opportunity to request a preferred location, subject to availability and course needs.
Create a meaningful place at Canal Shores.
Our team can help you explore available locations and discuss the dedication process.
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Hole Sponsorships
Make Your Mark on the Course
Show your support for The Evans at Canal Shores through a hole sponsorship.
Hole sponsorships offer an opportunity for businesses, families, and community supporters to build a visible connection with the course and the people who enjoy it.
Whether you’re recognizing a local business, celebrating a family connection, or simply supporting the future of Canal Shores, we’d love to help you explore the possibilities.
Interested in sponsoring a hole?
Contact our team to learn about current availability, recognition opportunities, and sponsorship pricing.
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The Stories Behind the TributesEvery commemorative gift has a story. From honoring loved ones to celebrating lifelong friendships and memories made on the course, these tributes reflect the special place Canal Shores holds in so many lives.READ OUR COMMEMORATIVE TESTIMONIES
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I choose where my tree or bench will be placed?
Donors are welcome to request a preferred location on the course. Our team will make every effort to accommodate those requests, although final placement is determined by Canal Shores based on availability, ecological considerations, and golf course operations.
Can I personalize the commemorative plaque?
Yes! Commemorative trees and benches include personalized plaques with an appropriate dedication message.
How long will my commemorative gift remain in place?
Commemorative trees include a 10-year guarantee covering replacement or relocation if needed. The plaque remains with the tree for its lifetime, subject to the program’s placement policies.
Commemorative bench plaques remain in place for 20 years.
Are commemorative gifts tax-deductible?
Contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Donors will receive an acknowledgment letter for their records.
Are all opportunities always available?
Availability depends on current course conditions, existing dedications, and placement needs. Our team can help you explore the options currently available.
Start Your Commemorative Gift or Sponsorship
Whether you have a specific dedication in mind or are just beginning to explore the possibilities, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact the Canal Shores team to learn more about commemorative trees, benches, and hole sponsorship opportunities.
Call: 847-475-9173
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Thank you for helping preserve and support The Evans at Canal Shores for generations to come.


















