Amherstburg Volunteer Tree Planting for Earth Day
The Town of Amherstburg has provided funding for this event & Essex Region Conservation Authority arranged the helpful resources and expertise.
Tree planting will occur rain or shine and only will be delayed because of severe weather.
NOTE: Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. Those under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult. Anyone 16 or 17 years of age will require a parent/guardian to sign a volunteer release form.
Register for the Amherstburg Volunteer Tree Planting event through Eventbrite
Please park in the Libro Centre Parking lot and walk to the designated planting site south of the building.
Earth Day Community Tree Planting
Essex Region Conservation is inviting everyone to join us on Sunday, April 24, 2022 between 10am and 2pm to help plant more than 2,200 native trees in the City of Windsor. Trees generously supported by Enwin Utilities, Tree Canada and the LCBO.
This year, pre-registration is required for Green Teams (15 or more) and individuals attending the event. There are three planting shifts to choose from including 10am to 11am, 11:30am to 12:30pm and 1pm to 2pm. You can expect to plant three to five trees per individual at this year’s celebration. Green Teams will be recognized with a team photograph at the start of their shift.
Please note, because registration is limited please be sure you are ONLY registering for the number of participants that you guarantee will attend for your Green Teams and individuals ticket requests. Event will take place rain or shine, and will be delayed because of severe weather only. Safety precautions such as masking are encouraged.
Register for Earth Day on Eventbrite by clicking: https://earthdaytreeplanting2022.eventbrite.ca
Event happens at the green space south of Wyandotte Street east between Florence & Martinique in Windsor. See map below.
Parking is available at the following parking lots and use the Ganatchio Trail system to arrive at the Earth Day site. Riverside Kiwanis Park/Pump Track parking lot, McHugh Park parking lot and various public parking lots along Riverside Drive east.
View the Earth Day 2022 Google Map tool by clicking this link: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=13J8ZazXXqiwkP01ScNLQ_kfQMvSEb3pu&usp=sharing
Brock Park Community Tree Planting
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 Gordie Howe International Bridge project. 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.
College Avenue Bikeway Park Community Tree Planting
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 Gordie Howe International Bridge Project. Large native to Windsor-Essex potted trees will be planted at College Avenue Bikeway Park to increase urban shade and biodiversity.
Pre-registration through Eventbrite is required. Event 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 on Eventbrite.
Location, Parking and Public Transportation
College Avenue Bikeway Park is located along College Avenue in Sandwich between Brock Street and Prince Road. Public parking is available at the park and in the surrounding neighbourhood. Public transportation to Crowley Park is available via the Crosstown 2, Transway 1C, Central 3, Central 3 west, and South Windsor 7. The west end terminal for Transit Windsor is located at the corner of College Avenue and Brock Street, near Crowley Park.
View the City of Windsor page for College Avenue Bikeway: https://www.citywindsor.ca/residents/parksandforestry/City-Parks/Pages/College-Avenue-Bikeway.aspx
Funding for this event has been provided by the Gordie Howe International Bridge Community Benefits Plan.
Solcz Family Foundation Forest Community Tree Planting
SAVE THE DATE!
On May 13th and 14th, the Essex Region Conservation Authority, partners and volunteers will be planting trees at the Solcz Family Foundation Forest in south east Leamington!
More information and registration details to follow.
For more information, please contact Gina, Partnerships and Outreach Coordinator at 519-776-5209 ext. 245.
