Volunteers are welcome to register for the upcoming spring community tree planting event hosted by the Essex Region Conservation Authority in partnership with the City of Windsor and the Windsor Detroit Bridge Authority. Large native to Windsor-Essex potted trees and shrubs will be planted at Brock Park to increase urban shade, dot the shoreline and improve local biodiversity.
Pre-registration through Eventbrite is required. Tree planting will take place rain or shine, and will be delayed because of severe weather only. Safety precautions such as masking are encouraged.
Register for this event through Eventbrite.
Location and Parking
Brock Park is located at 3278 Russell Street in Sandwich. Street parking is available in the surrounding neighbourhood.
View the City of Windsor page for Brock Park: https://www.citywindsor.ca/residents/parksandforestry/City-Parks/Pages/Brock-Park.aspx
Funding for this event been provided by the Gordie Howe International Bridge Community Benefits Plan.
What to Bring
- Please bring a reusable water bottle with you to the planting event.
- It may be helpful to bring a towel, an extra pair of socks to change into after planting and some clean shoes for the car ride home.
- All planting equipment will be provided, but if you have a favourite pair of gardening gloves, shovel and trowel feel free to bring them.
- Volunteer paperwork
What to Wear
- Dress for the weather. April can bring a wide range of conditions. We recommend dressing in layers, bring extra socks, a towel, rain pants and jacket, hat etc.
- Wear sturdy footwear such as hiking or rubber boots that is comfortable. This location will be extremely muddy with rough terrain. We do not recommend wearing running shoes.
For more information contact Gina Pannunzio, Partnerships and Outreach Coordinator at gpannunzio@erca.org or 519-776-5209 ext. 245.
