Sustainable Orillia’s Tree Planting Project
By Matt Thomson – Special to SUNonline/Orillia
Sustainable Orillia is seeking tree enthusiasts on Saturday, September 20 to plant new native species trees in Tudhope Park and on their own properties. Volunteers are also welcome on Saturday, September 13 to join a team at Tudhope Park removing invasive Buckthorn trees to make space for the tree planting event on the 20th.
These native trees are well-suited for local conditions and will help create a more sustainable natural environment for visitors to Tudhope Park to enjoy.
Sign up online for the Buckthorn pull and/or tree planting project. Once registered, volunteers will be contacted with details (i.e. timing, clothing, what to bring, etc). Tools and lunch will be provided.
Also on September 20, Sustainable Orillia is distributing trees at no charge to Orillia area residents (one per person)to plant on their own properties. Additional trees are available by request for a minimum donation of $10 each. Trees can be requested from among the species below. All are native to Ontario:
- Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
- Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera)
- Red Oak (Quercus rubra)
- Eastern White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis)
- White Pine (Pinus strobus)
- White Meadowsweet (Spirea alba)
- Red Osier Dogwood (Cornus sericea)
All tree saplings will be provided in a 1-gallon pot and available for pick-up only from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tudhope Park in Orillia. The pick-up location is behind the Barnfield Point Recreation Centre. Trees must be requested online in advance. The project happens in partnership with Mariposa Folk Festival and is supported by Trees Canada and the LCBO.
(Images Supplied) Main: 2024 tree planting project.
