LET’S CELEBRATE NATIONAL TREE DAY!
Join us and Tree Canada as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of National Tree Day! More then ever before, the pandemic has shown our need for trees and green spaces. So, let’s come together (finally!) and celebrate the great benefits that trees provide us – clean air, wildlife habitat, reducing energy demand and connecting with nature.
Join us on Wednesday, September 22nd as we plant native trees at the Caledonia Brook stormwater detention pond from 4pm-6pm! Stormwater detention ponds play an important role in reducing the impact of heavy rain events. This includes aiding in managing runoff, flood prevention, controlling erosion and protecting municipal infrastructure. Planting a variety of native trees and shrubs to re-naturalize the flood area will help improve the riparian and aquatic habitats that exist.
What to Wear and Bring:
We will be providing you with the necessary tools to plant the trees (i.e., shovels and gloves), however please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes with long pants. Also, please dress appropriately for the weather. The event will still happen if there are a few showers in the forecast.
As a token of our appreciation, each volunteer will get to keep their planting gloves and will also be able to take home a tree seed kit. Light refreshments and water will be provided.
