Tree planting workshop rescheduled to Tuesday

Residents of the northern GTA can learn all about tree planting and care at a free workshop called From Start to Forest.

The Workshop will be held this Tuesday (Feb. 19) and is being offered by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) in partnership with the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation.

It was originally to be held last Wednesday, but it was postponed because of the weather. It will be at the Caledon Community Complex in Caledon East from 7 to 9 p.m.

Residents will hear about grant funding programs that can cover up to 90 per cent of the cost of tree orders and planting projects.

Protecting the environment can seem like a daunting challenge, but the largest problems often have the simplest solutions. Planting just one tree can have lasting benefits for the air, water and land.

"By planting trees today we can improve air and water quality, and generate wildlife habitat for generations to come," said Phil Davies, manager of watershed stewardship with LSRCA. "The upcoming workshop is an opportunity for residents to receive expert advice on tree planting and care, and learn about the various grant funding programs available to them."

For more information, contact Christa Sharp at (905) 895-1281, ext. 225.