The Essex Region Conservation Authority is putting the call out to community organizations and individuals to help plant tees and celebrate Earth Day!
On Sunday, April 24th from 10am – 12noon, ERCA will host its annual Earth Day Tree Planting Celebration at Florence & McHugh, just east of the WFCU Centre in Windsor.
More than 2000 trees will be planted at this free community event, which celebrates the act of coming together to help the environment.
“Earth Day is about taking action – all of us working together to protect our watersheds and restore natural areas to help improve our quality of life and the attractiveness of this region,” explains Danielle Breault Stuebing, ERCA’s Director of Community Outreach Services.
Planting trees helps improve water quality, removes carbon from the air and provides shelter for birds and other wildlife. Last year more than 800 citizens came out to make a positive impact on their community and local environment. For many, the tree planting event has become an annual tradition.
Besides families and individuals, ERCA also welcomes any groups, from private businesses to community organizations, to participate as Green Teams. “Green Teams are a great way of organizational team building, and many businesses, church groups, service clubs and others come out year after year as a way to celebrate Earth Day,” Breault Stuebing adds.
While everyone is welcome and guests don’t have to participate as part of a team to plant trees, any groups who do pre-register as a Green Team with a minimum of ten members will be recognized with a plaque during the opening ceremony for their support of the event.
For more information and the Green Team registration form can be found online.
