Tree Planting at Lathrop Nature Preserve
Help us put down roots at the Lathrop Nature Preserve.
October 19, 2024Fonthill, Ontario
Lathrop Nature Preserve
9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Join us as we plant native tree saplings at the Lathrop Nature Preserve. Physical activity will involve walking approximately two kilometres over uneven terrain, bending, crouching, carrying one- to two-gallon potted shrubs, and digging holes using shovels. Please bring your own shovels and gardening gloves if you have them. Snacks will be provided, but please bring your own water bottle and bag to carry necessary items in.
Thank you to our event partner: Pelham Advocates for Trees and Habitat (PATH)
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Fitness | Toilet |
Moderate fitness level required. | Public toilets are available at the parking lot but not at the planting location. |
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Tools | Food |
All tools will be provided by NCC. | Water and snacks will be provided |
Equipment List
- sturdy closed-toe shoes you don’t mind getting muddy
- layers of long clothing (long-sleeved shirt, long pants, sweater)
- work or gardening gloves (if you have them)
- shovel (if you have one)
- hat with a brim
- raincoat and rain pants (just in case)
- water bottle
- snacks
- sunscreen/bug spray
- bag to carry essentials to planting site
- any necessary medications
- optional: binoculars
Please note
Additional event details, including directions and parking instructions, will be provided after registration. Please look for three emails with event information: one will be sent immediately after registration (scroll to the bottom of the email for the participant package); a reminder will be sent one week; and the last will be sent one day before the event. The emails may get filtered into your spam or junk folders. If you do not receive the correspondence with the event details, please contact on.volunteers@natureconservancy.ca.
No previous experience is required. This event will proceed rain or shine, so please dress for the conditions: rubber boots, or shoes you don’t mind getting wet or dirty, long layers of comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting dirty, a hat and a change of dry clothes (just in case).
To allow us to plan for a safe, successful and enjoyable day in the field together, all participants must register in advance of the event. As space is limited and spots fill up fast, register today to confirm your attendance.
Questions?
Please email on.volunteers@natureconservancy.ca.