Staples associates joining Tree Canada's Winnipeg, MB event

Tree Canada is excited to celebrate National Tree Day (NTD), presented by BMO. This is the biggest NTD celebration yet, with planting events taking place across the country on both the Wednesday and Saturday of National Forest Week.

Join us to plant trees in your community and connect with nature. Volunteers will participate in planting 400 native trees (including white spruce, Jack pine, balsam fir, Manitoba maple, and willow), mulching, and watering after the event. We’ll also provide gloves and shovels! This event is completely FREE!

How you'll be making an impact

We are thrilled to continue our support for the greening of Fort Whyte Alive! This event aims to introduce additional trees along Fort Whyte Alive’s extensive trail systems. The planting sites are located throughout the understory of the aspen stands. The new trees will provide increased biodiversity, watershed protection, noise and dust reduction, thermal cover, wildlife habitat, soil stability, and recreational and aesthetic benefits, as well as cleaner air. Overall, integrating additional trees will enhance Fort Whyte Alive’s forest, creating a greener, more vibrant space for the community to enjoy.

Free Food:

This is a catered event! Volunteers can grab a snack and beverage, courtesy of Starbucks.

What to wear and bring:

Volunteers should wear and bring the following:

• Water bottle
• Sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots
• Long pants
• Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing
• Sunscreen
• Bug spray
• Hat

This rain or shine event will take place unless the forecast calls for thunderstorms or very heavy rainfall.

We look forward to planting with you!

Meeting Point and Parking:

Volunteers can park at the Fort Whyte Alive parking lot, which will also serve as the meeting point.

Terrain:

Flat terrain. The soil is fairly easy to dig in.

Amenities:

Washrooms, picnic tables, restaurant and shelter are available on site.

Notice of photography:

By registering to participate in this event, you consent to your photo being taken or video of you being recorded during the event and used on social media and in Tree Canada and its partners' marketing materials.