Consider hosting your own tree planting event!

Things to consider when organizing your own event:

• Where will you plant trees? Work with your local municipality, schools, conservation authorities, or community members to determine the appropriate place to hold a tree planting event.
• When to plant? Trees can be planted from spring through fall, but planting in the summer can be tough for a tree because of the heat and lack of moisture.
• How will you fund your event? Lots of opportunities exist to help fund your tree planting event. Look for support from community foundations, non-profit organizations, grants available online, conservation areas, municipalities or local businesses. You could also look for in-kind possibilities through the donation of plant materials, mulch, soil or tools.
• Who will you invite? Local MPP, Community members, local businesses, school groups, religious groups, or anyone interested in helping to plant the trees.

Share your success! Make sure you share your community planting stories by tagging #GreenLeafChallenge and help to add to Ontario’s forests!