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Tree Canada is excited to plant trees with the Calgary community in honour of National Tree Day. Come out and celebrate with us!Tree Canada is excited to celebrate National Tree Day (NTD), presented by BMO . This is the biggest NTD celebration yet, with planting events taking place across the country on both the Wednesday and Saturday of National Forest Week.
Join us to plant trees in your community and connect with nature. Volunteers will dig holes then place, plant and mulch 300 trees. Tree Canada experts and volunteers will be there to provide support and answer your tree questions. We’ll also provide gloves and shovels! This event is completely FREE!
How you'll be making an impact
We are thrilled to support this project that is part of the Friends of Fish Creek’s Poplar Forest Stewardship campaign. The goal of this event is to augment and preserve the beautiful native poplar riverine forest.
Free Food:
This is a catered event! Volunteers can grab a snack and beverage, courtesy of Starbucks .
What to wear and bring:
Volunteers should wear and bring the following:
-Water bottle
-Sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots
-Long pants
-Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing
-Sunscreen
-Bug spray
-Hat
This rain or shine event will take place unless the forecast calls for thunderstorms or very heavy rainfall.
We look forward to planting with you!
Meeting Point and Parking :
Volunteers will meet by the Sikome Aquatic Facility Lake Shop . There is a parking lot nearby.
Terrain:
The planting site is a riverine forest floor with uneven ground, long grass and fallen logs.
The level of physical activity required for this event is moderate.
Amenities:
Washrooms are a two to three city block walk away, at the Boat Launch or the Hull Woods parking lots. If the Sikome Aquatic centre is open there are washrooms there, but it is currently closed for renovations and there is no guarantee it will be open at the time of planting.
Notice of photography:
By registering to participate in this event, you consent to your photo being taken or video of you being recorded during the event and used on social media and in Tree Canada and its partners' marketing materials.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
34 Sikome Circle Southeast,Calgary,T2X 2Z3,CA, Canada
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