Will the activity take place if it rains?

Activity will take place rain or shine. Please bring rain gear.

Any lunch provided?

Only light snacks will be provided. To be eco-friendly, please bring your own reusable water bottles. The event will finish at noon.

What time should I get there and where do we meet at the park?

Please arrive between 9 – 9:30am and park in the main parking lot next to the interpretive centre. There will be staff and signage in place that day to guide you to the planting area.

Is parking available?

Yes. Parking is available along Moraine Ridge Drive and Jonah Drive. Participants adhere to all parking protocols (e.g. do not block driveways and make efforts to keep to one side of the street). Since parking spot is limited, carpooling is highly recommended.

Is transportation provided?

Please arrange your own transportation. Carpooling is good for the environment.

What will be provided?

TRCA will provide the following: All equipment including but not limited to: shovels, extractagators, loppers, pruners, hand saws, ear plugs (for protection against staff using post pounders), cleanup equipment, etc. Safety talk upon arrival Instruction on equipment use Training on identifying invasive vegetation to be removed from the site Water and a light snack First

What should I bring?

Participants should bring a hat, gloves, sunscreen, and insect repellant (to assist in repelling ticks) and water bottle (water will be on site for refills).

What should I wear?

All participants are to wear appropriate clothing and footwear: long pants, long-sleeved shirt, close-toed shoes or boots (any student wearing sandals or flip flops will not be permitted at the site due to safety reasons).

May I walk-in to join on the event day?

No walk in is allowed. All participants must register. For example, if a family of 4 is attending, all names of the family must be registered: Mom, Dad, Name of Child #1, Name of Child #2.

If I donate a tree in memory of a loved one or in celebration of a special occasion, will there be a tree marker?

There will not be any tree marker or plaque. However, a note of acknowledgment will be sent by email to the recipient or family based on request.