Please join us! for Spring Community Tree Planting !
OPIRG-Speed River Project is running Community Tree Planting
On Saturday May 27 (9 am to 1 pm)
Hadati Creek at Grange Road( intersection of Grange Road and Auden Road )
All are welcome!
This event will include planting native trees and shrubs along the river as well as caring for our babies from previous plantings!
We will continue our dialogue about our river systems, and various ways to improve the quality of water for ourselves, our downstream communities, and the environment.
Why is tree planting along the river important?
Some of the benefits are:
– Restoration of riparian buffer zone slows down surface runoff, reduces river bank erosion, and traps pollutants. Reduced runoff of pollutants reduces algal bloom in the river stream.
– Trees and shrubs increase water storage capacity within the local sub-watershed.
– Tree canopies along the riverbank reduce water temperature and increase dissolved oxygen in the water. Increased oxygen in water increases aquatic biodiversity.
-Reduced runoff of pollutants reduces algal bloom in the river stream.
-Planting trees and shrubs increases plant biodiversity in the riparian buffer zone, and provides better habitat for wildlife.
This is a fun, family friendly event! Snacks and drinks will be served!
Please bring small planting tools if you have them.
RSVP email to Kiran at speedriver@opirgguelph.org
facebook for this event:- https://www.facebook.com/events/597891137086594/
See you on Saturday!
