Contact: Rick Caron
Online Registration
  • Registration for this event is now closed.
06
Nov
2021
Windsor 1918
Dolson Road
Essex, ON
Canada
Rotary District 6400 invites Rotarians, friends and family members to join us in planting 300 trees at the Rotary Legacy Forest location.
 

About this event

 

Rotary District 6400 invites Rotarians, friends and family members to join us in planting 300 trees at the Rotary Legacy Forest Planting, located at Iler Road and Dolson Road. "Rotarians Making a Difference."

Parking Details

All event participants are able to park in single file on the roadside of Dolson Road. 

Registration Details

Please include your full name, address, e-mail, phone number and your club's name while registering for this event.

Please note, anyone under the age of 16 wishing to attend, needs to be accompanied by a parent or guardian on the planting day.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

  • Staff and volunteers will self-assess and not attend the site if they are experiencing or displaying signs of COVID-19.
  • Staff and volunteers will be required to wear a cloth face mask where public is present and where it is not possible to maintain a 2 meter (6 feet) distance.
  • Staff and volunteers will be asked to sanitize and/or wash their hands at regular intervals and as needed. Both hand sanitizer and a hand washing station will be provided at several locations on site.
  • The trees and planting equipment will be spread out to follow social distancing precautions and will be set up in advance of the planting day.
  • It is recommended that each volunteer plant trees independently or only with those within their social bubble.
  • Equipment surfaces including buckets, wheelbarrows and shovels will be sanitized prior to the event, and at the end.
  • Volunteers will be invited to bring their own shovel for their personal use.

 

FAQs

What can I bring to the event?

  • Please bring a reusable water bottle with you to the planting event.
  • It may be helpful to bring a towel, an extra pair of socks to change into after planting and some clean shoes for the car ride home.
  • All planting equipment will be provided, but if you have a favourite pair of gardening gloves, feel free to bring them!

What can I wear to the event?

  • Dress for the weather. Late October can bring a wide range of conditions. We recommend dressing in layers, bring extra socks, a towel, rain pants and jacket, hat etc.
  • Wear sturdy footwear such as hiking or rubber boots that is comfortable. This location will be extremely muddy with rough terrain. We do not recommend wearing running shoes.

How do I plant a large potted tree properly?

There are many steps you can take to ensure the long term growth and survival of newly planted large potted trees. Please take a moment to review the tree planting video below provided by the Arbor Day Foundation. ERCA staff will provide a demonstration of how to plant a tree properly at the event for all volunteers as well.

 

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rotary-legacy-forest-planting-2021-tickets-164319330541?aff=ebdssbdestsearch