Local group is also inviting volunteers to participate in key environmental initiative at Tudhope Park in September<\/p>\n
NEWS RELEASE
\nSUSTAINABLE ORILLIA
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\nIt\u2019s time to plant trees.<\/p>\n
Area tree lovers will be planting trees around Orillia in September.<\/p>\n
Sustainable Orillia is seeking tree enthusiasts on Saturday, Sept.\u00a020 to plant new native trees in Tudhope Park and on their own properties. Volunteers are also welcome on Saturday, Sept.\u00a013 to join a team at Tudhope Park removing invasive Buckthorn trees to make space for the native tree planting event on Saturday, Sept.\u00a020.<\/p>\n
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.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sign up for the Buckthorn pull and tree planting project (either or both days) at: https:\/\/forms.gle\/s2ZhGRWkRK6LQP7W9<\/a>\u00a0 Once registered, volunteers will be contacted with details (e.g. timing, clothing, what to bring, etc). Tools and lunch will be provided.<\/p>\n Also on Saturday,\u00a0Sept.\u00a020, Sustainable Orillia will be distributing trees at no charge (one per person) to Orillia area residents to plant on their own properties. Trees can be requested from among the species below.<\/p>\n All are native to Ontario:<\/p>\n
All tree saplings will be provided in a one-gallon pot and available for pick-up only during 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Tudhope Park<\/a> in Orillia. The pick-up location will be behind\u00a0the Barnfield Point Recreation Centre (follow driveway around side of building).<\/p>\n
\n\tRed Maple (Acer rubrum)
\n\tPaper Birch (Betula papyrifera)
\n\tRed Oak (Quercus rubra)
\n\tEastern White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis)
\n\tWhite Pine (Pinus strobus)
\n\tWhite Meadowsweet (Spirea alba)
\n\tRed Osier Dogwood (Cornus sericea)
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