Community digs in to help improve habitat along trailway

In this case, a spade is more than a spade.

The shovels used by volunteers on May 2 helped make a difference in the community.

Two hundred and twenty five native trees and shrubs were planted that day to create wildlife habitat along the Elora Cataract Trailway.

Lindsey Jennings, Assistant Program Coordinator of Community Outreach for Credit Valley Conservation explained “the CVC hosts numerous tree plantings throughout our watershed from Orangeville, Erin, Caledon, Acton, Brampton and Mississauga.”

These events happen every weekend throughout spring and residents can go online to check the CVC events calendar to find a tree planting or volunteer event in the local area.

In Erin the local planting was along the Elora Cataract Trailway behind Erin’s Centre 2000 and its tennis courts.

The CVC worked with the town of Erin, the local trails group, local service and Sports clubs and Transition Erin.

Part of the planting included replacement of some trees and shrubs which had not fared well since a previous tree planting in the area.

The location, Jennings explained, helped to not only help the local habitat but create a wind buffer along the trail and enhance the views behind the tennis courts.

“This is a great opportunity to bring residents together and get outdoors,” said Mike Puddister, deputy CAO and director of watershed transformation for CVC stated in a previous press release.

“Tree planting events are good for the community and good for nature. It’s an opportunity to get to know your neighbours and give back to the environment. The trees we plant today help improve air, water and soil quality, which is vital for the future.”

For more information on similar events or the CVC in general visit www.creditvalleyca.ca

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