Volunteers Needed to Plant 500 Native Trees at Heritage Park This Fall

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By Scott Arnold

Peterborough residents are being invited to help grow the city's urban forest by planting approximately 500 native trees during this year's Trees 4 Peterborough Community Tree Planting Event.

Peterborough residents are being invited to help grow the city's urban forest by planting approximately 500 native trees during this year's Trees 4 Peterborough Community Tree Planting Event.

Trees 4 Peterborough brings together community partners, volunteers and local organizations to help expand Peterborough's urban forest and create healthier, greener neighbourhoods (photo by scott arnold)

The annual event takes place on Saturday, September 26th, beginning at 10am at Heritage Park, located at 560 Settlers Ridge.

Volunteers will help plant native trees along Riverview Creek, expanding tree cover in the park while supporting Peterborough's ongoing efforts to create a healthier and greener urban forest.

Trees 4 Peterborough is a community initiative that brings together residents, local organizations and businesses to plant trees in parks and public spaces across the city.

The event is being coordinated by Peterborough GreenUP with support from RBC Wealth Management. Additional support is being provided by The Excelsior Group, East Side Mario's and Merrett Home Hardware.

Residents of all ages are encouraged to take part. Anyone interested in volunteering can register in advance through the City of Peterborough's website.

The community tree planting event will take place rain or shine.


Scott Arnold is a Journalist and Content Creator at PTBOCanada Media Inc

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