About this Event
Welcome to the Mini Forest 2.0 Tree Planting event @ Fields of Uxbridge!
Come join us for a fun morning of planting trees as we create our second Mini Forest at the Fields of Uxbridge! You'll be helping us plant 600 native trees and shrubs. No experience necessary and all ages are welcome!
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Free Parking available at 721 Ball Rd
What is a Mini Forest?
A mini forest is a densely planted community of native trees and plants in a small area the size of a tennis court. Mini forests grow faster, sequester more carbon, and promote more biodiversity than conventionally planted urban trees.
Thanks to a group of community volunteers, the site at the Fields of Uxbridge was prepared in July 2025 by laying down cardboard, spreading compost and mulch. These materials have been settling over the last few months, creating a nutrient-rich site for the 600 trees and shrubs to be planted on November 1, 2025.
What will we be doing?
You'll be helping us plant 600 native trees and shrubs.
Note: This is a physical activity with some jobs that may require lifting materials up to 10kg - please be aware of your limitations.
What to wear and bring:
- Protective work gloves
- Closed toe shoes or boots
- Reusable water bottle
- Clothes appropriate for the weather
- Sunscreen and mosquito repellent (if necessary)
- Epi-pen (for those with severe food, insect, or environmental allergies)
Shovels and light refreshments will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you'd like.
Let's work together to make our community greener and more beautiful. See you there!
Consent and Notice of Photography:
By registering to participate in this event, you understand the risks and hazards associated with the work to be done and the environment in which you will be working. You also consent to the use of photos and videos of you at this event by the Township of Uxbridge, The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, The Rotary Club of Uxbridge and its partnering Rotary Clubs on social media, on-line and in print.
This mini forest project is a collaboration between The Rotary Club of Uxbridge and The Township of Uxbridge. We are grateful for the generous in-kind donation of compost from The Region of Durham, and mulch from UTS Tree Care. This project was made possible by the financial support of The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, The Rotary Foundation, and contributions from the Rotary Clubs of Etobicoke, Richmond Hill, Toronto, Toronto Eglinton, Whitby, Whitby-Sunrise, Uxbridge, Woodbridge, and York.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
335 Durham Regional Rd 1, 335 Durham Regional Road 1, Uxbridge, Canada
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