Planting trees will help enhance fish and wildlife habitat, shade the stream, reduce erosion, and capture carbon! Thanks to the Lake Huron Georgian Bay Community Action Initiative and Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund for supporting this event.
Pre-Registration is required! Space is limited. Please review the Participation Guide & Waiver.
What to Expect
- An orientation and tree planting tutorial
- This is a moderately physically demanding project involving walking, lifting, and shoveling and walking on uneven surfaces
- This event will take place rain or shine but will be rescheduled if there is extreme weather
- 3 hours of outdoor activity
- There are no washroom facilities on-site.
Remember to Bring
- Please dress for the weather! Consider bringing a rain jacket, hat, etc. depending on weather conditions
- Gardening/work gloves (Extra gloves available)
- Extra water and snacks
- Sunscreen, hat, bug repellent
- Closed-toed shoes
- Backpack or bag is recommended since we will be doing a short hike to the site
- A friend or family member: its more fun together!
Be Tick Aware
- Wear light-coloured clothing to make ticks easier to spot.
- Wear long-sleeve shirts, pants, and closed-toe footwear. Tuck your shirt into your pants and tuck your pants into your socks. This can help prevent ticks from crawling onto your skin where they can feed.
- Permethrin-treated clothing may provide protection against ticks and mosquitoes.
- Visit the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit's website for more information
Students
- Remember to bring your community service volunteer form!
Where to Meet
Please Note: This is a moderately physically demanding project involving shoveling, kneeling and walking on uneven surfaces.
Donate to our Project
Since we fundraise for all of our ecological restoration projects, we would really appreciate a donation to the project at Canada Helps. Don't forget to select "Watershed Restoration and Rehabilitation" in the drop down under Apply your donation to a fund set up by this charity.
Questions?
Contact Jen at jarbeider@nvca.on.ca
