NVCA seeks volunteers for tree planting events

The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority is organizing two tree planting events in May.

Help NVCA and the Friends of the Mad River plant native trees and shrubs to enhance habitat from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 6, with a rendezvous in Avening.

The second event is on a large scale ecological restoration site in Mansfield. Volunteers are needed to plant native trees and shrubs to enhance habitat, from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 13, with a rendezvous across from Mansfield Ski Club.

The events will take place rain or shine but will be rescheduled if there is extreme weather.

Volunteers can expect an orientation and tree planting tutorial. Participants should bring closed toed shoes/rubber boots; weather appropriate clothing (jacket, rain coat, hat, etc); sunscreen/bug spray; water and snacks; work gloves (extras are available).

Pre-registration is required for both events at www. nvca.on.ca/Pages/Volunteer-Events.aspx.