Mini Forest Tree Planting - Genesis Centre - Sept 2024

Description

Nature-lovers, urban foresters, gardeners and green thumbs, we invite you to join us for a Mini-Forest planting event in NE Calgary. RSVP via the event page!

What to bring:

closed-toed shoes/boots
sun protection eg. hat/sunscreen/sunglasses
refillable water bottle
small shovel/trowel and/or rake marked with name
gardening gloves marked with name
any personal medical requirements, eg Epi pen or allergy medication (bee stings, seasonal allergies)
folding or other chair for sitting during breaks (optional)

What to expect:

physical exertion, walking to planting site, carrying plants or equipment, digging and watering,
light tasks will be available for people who are unable to do physical labor

Location

The Genesis Centre

Volunteering

We are also seeking 10 Zone Captains! Are you…

  • an experienced gardener/tree planter
  • available on Friday Sept 27th from 4pm to work on plant/tree organizing, creating a grid with flagging tape and help assembling planting kits
  • available Saturday Sept 28th from 8am to lead a team of planter volunteers

To volunteer as a Zone Captain for September 27th & 28th, please RSVP via the event page and see the confirmation email for further instructions.