Tree Canada's National Tree Day Planting Event in Markham

Tree Canada, in collaboration with the City of Markham, is excited to celebrate National Tree Day (NTD), presented by BMO. This is the biggest NTD celebration yet, with events taking place during National Forest Week.

Join us at the Milne Dam Conservation area to plant trees and connect with nature!

Volunteers will help dig holes, plant, and mulch approximately 500 native trees and shrubs, along with 200 wildflower perennials to attract pollinators.You'll be guided by Tree Canada experts and experienced volunteers who will be on hand to support you and answer your tree-related questions. We’ll provide gloves and shovels—all you need to bring is your enthusiasm!

The goal of this free event is to restore forest cover to this area to provide habitat for wildlife, birds mammals and pollinating insects . Once the trees are planted, the areas will be left to naturalize.

The benefits of planting at this event are as follows:

- Robinson Creek is a tributary of the Rouge River in central Markham, upstream from Rouge National Urban Park.

- The park in Milne Dam is on the Rouge River. The trees will absorb & store carbon & water to combat costly climate change & flooding damages.

- The trees will improve human health by removing / filtering-out air and water pollutants.

- Enhance public parklands to provide shade and encourage healthy outdoor recreation & relaxation opportunities.

- Improve terrestrial habitat quantity & connectivity to support species at risk, biodiversity and ecological integrity.

- Improve habitat for trout, salmon and red side dace (Species at Risk) and aquatic life

The species being planted are all non invasive, native plants

This is a catered event! Volunteers can grab a snack and beverage, courtesy of Starbucks.

Volunteers should wear and bring the following:

• Water bottle
• Sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots
• Long pants
• Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing
• Sunscreen
• Bug spray
• Hat
• Hand sanitizer

This rain or shine event will take place unless the forecast calls for thunderstorms or very heavy rainfall.

We look forward to planting with you!

Registration tent at planting site

Parking is free for the event. A large parking lot is available with 385 spaces and 6 accessible spots.

Easy, flat terrain.

Public washrooms, water refill stations will be available

This is a community event. Businesses and corporations must contact us to reserve tickets for their teams.

By registering to participate in this event, you consent to your photo being taken or video of you being recorded during the event and used on social media and in Tree Canada and its partners' marketing materials.

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