The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) is hosting its 30th annual Arbour Day Tree Sale at the Tiffin Centre for Conservation on May 14, from 8 a.m. until noon, or until sold out.
The trees are bare root stock, and are sol d in bundles of 10 for $30 per bundle. This year’s sale features a variety native of trees and shrubs, including: White and red pine, Norway and white spruce, white cedar, European larch, silver maple, nannyberry, American highbush cranberry, sugar maple, red oak, black walnut and sycamore . Quantities are limited and available on a first come first serve basis.
All proceeds from the event support NVCA’s forestry program. This year, the forestry program will see more than 120,000 trees planted across the watershed. These future forests will help to moderate the effects of both drought and flooding, reduce soil erosion, provide habitat for wildlife and mitigate climate change. They are also an important economic resource.
The Tiffin Centre for Conservation is located at 8195 8th Line of Essa.
For more information on the Arbour Day Tree Sale, visit nvca.on.ca or call 705-424-1479.
