Lincoln, ON – (October 22, 2024) – The Town of Lincoln, in collaboration with Ontariogreen Conservation Association, invites community members to participate in the Mini Forest Community Planting event. This free event will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 9:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Rotary Park.
As part of the Town’s ongoing efforts to combat climate change and enhance our tree canopy, this event will contribute to our 1,000 New Trees – 2024 Community Tree Planting Challenge, aimed at planting 1,000 trees across Lincoln this year. Every tree planted brings us closer to achieving this important milestone.
Help us combat climate change and make our community greener – one tree at a time. By joining this effort, you will be planting native trees and shrubs as part of a new Mini Forest, contributing to reducing the urban heat island effect, improving air quality, and enhancing local biodiversity.
High school students who participate will also be eligible to receive volunteer hour credits toward their community service requirements.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024
- Time: 9:15 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Location: Rotary Park | 5020 Serena Drive, Beamsville
- Cost: Free
- RSVP by October 30 to: Samantha Witkowski (drop-ins also welcome)
What to Wear or Bring:
- Closed toe shoes or boots
- Reusable water bottle
- Clothes appropriate for the weather
- Sunscreen and mosquito repellent (if necessary)
- Epi-pen (for those with severe food, insect, or environmental allergies)
This Mini Forest Community Planting Project was made possible with support from the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA), and funding from the Niagara Community Foundation (NCF), Trees for Life, and the Greenbelt Foundation through the Living Cities Canada Fund, a program of Green Communities Canada.
Learn more about all the Town’s “Rooted in Lincoln” initiatives by visiting Lincoln.ca/RootedInLincoln.
Together, we can achieve our 1,000-tree goal and create a greener, healthier Lincoln!
