Trees Ontario and partners host free tree planting workshops this fall October 7, 2010

With Ontario in need of millions of new trees, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Trees Ontario, along with its partners, the Ontario Forestry Association (OFA) and local planting agencies will host six free tree planting workshops across the province this fall.

The free workshops will inform landowners about tree planting techniques, financial incentives and ways they can reduce their environmental footprint. Workshops will be held in the following locations:

Owen Sound
Tuesday, October 5th, 2010, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Grey Sauble Conservation Authority Office

Hanover
Wednesday, October 6th, 2010, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Office

Burlington
Thursday, October, 7th, 2010, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Conservation Halton Administration Office
(NOTE: the office is located in Lowville - closer to Milton than Burlington)

Grand Valley
Wednesday, October 13th, 2010, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Grand Valley Community Centre

Omemee
Thursday, October 14th, 2010, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Coronation Hall

Inglewood
Saturday, October 16th, 2010, 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Inglewood Community Centre

Space is limited and pre-registration is appreciated.

For workshop information and to register contact:
Trees Ontario (toll free) 1 877 646 1193 or www.treesontario.ca/landownerworkshops

Official Website: http://www.treesontario.ca/landownerworkshops