The stream-side spring tree planting events in New Tecumseth and Adjala-Tosorontio held over the past two weeks were a great success with more than 2000 seedlings planted and well over 300 community volunteers. Lead partners of the South Simcoe Streams Network helping to make it all happen were the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, the New Tecumseth Streams Committee, Honda of Canada Mfg., Adjala-Tosorontio Project Team of the South Simcoe Streams Network and Nottawasaga Futures.
But wait, there's more community tree planting events supported by the South Simcoe Streams Network coming up. Your coverage of the following events would be most appreciated:
On Friday, May 8th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Adjala-Tosorontio Project Team of the South Simcoe Streams Network is holding its second Spring Tree Planting Event along the Boyne River off the 3rd concession of Tosorontio (north of the 5th line) with the help of the Township of Adjala Tosorontio, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School, The Adjala Tosorontio Residents Association, Silver Brooke Golf Club, The Home Depot and the community. Site coordinators for the Network are the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, New Tecumseth Streams Committee and Nottawasaga Futures. Co-sponsors and hosts of this event is Trees Ontario as part of their 50 Million Tree Weekend volunteer plants!
On Saturday, May 9th from 9:00 a.m. to noon, The Essa Economic Development Committee and Essa Salmon Derby Committee are hosting the Angus Tree Planting Day along Bear Creek at 6427 County Road 90 (near the intersection of Don Ross Dr. and County Road 90) just outside Angus. Volunteer groups participating include the Angus Scouts, Angus Legion, Local Fisherman Club, Nottawasaga Steelheaders and the community. Lending a hand are the Township of Essa, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, the Nottawasaga Steelheaders, New Tecumseth Streams Committee and Nottawasaga Futures. Banting Memorial High School class is poised to come out later in the week to finish any planting activities if necessary. Drysdale Tree Farms has contributed 25 large stock white spruce for the volunteers to backfill. Essa Minor hockey is participating with a fundraising BBQ for their club. TD Canada Trust is sponsoring the event.
On Tuesday, May 12th from 10:00 a.m. to noon, the first of two Network tree planting events in the Town of Innisfil will be held along Cookstown Creek off the 15th line by Home Hardware, H.F. Smith Lumber in Cookstown. Main participants helping out are the grade 1/2 and 8 classes from Cookstown Public School and Katimavik of Collingwood and Orillia. Co-coordinating the plant for the Network are the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority and Nottawasaga Futures. The Town of Innisfil is supporting the event.
Stand by for more information on the Network's final community spring plant in Innisfil on May 23rd from 9:00 to noon along Bon Secours Creek in Innisfil Beach Park, Alcona . Streams Network partners for this tree plant are the Town of Innisfil, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and Nottawasaga Futures. Partner groups helping with the planting include the Alcona 1st Cubs and Stroud Scouting troops. The Innisfil Community Events Corporation will be providing a BBQ for the volunteers with a donation of food from Sobeys in Alcona. Additional contributors to the event are Simcoe County and Somerville Nurseries.
The Network draws its strength from many partners working together towards a common goal. You can reach the South Simcoe Streams Network by calling 705 435-1540 or emailing Silvia@nottawasaga.com. Thank you for your support,
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