Trees for the Maitland
Event Details
May 4th, 2019, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Ashton-Potter, Ontario
Habitat Restoration
Take part in a day of tree planting in a retired agricultural field on NCC’s Ashton-Potter property! Once grown, these trees will add to the natural buffer along Hopkins Creek, providing habitat to birds and other wildlife.
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More Information
Ashton-Potter is a 147 ac (59.51 ha) property in the Lower Maitland River Valley Natural Area. Hopkins Creek winds through the property, which is characterized by upland deciduous forest, floodplain forests as well as some active and restored agricultural fields. The creek and riparian corridor provide important habitat for birds, reptiles, and other wildlife.
What you will be doing
You will plant trees to restore former agricultural land to a more natural state. Physical activity will involve walking (<1 km) over hilly terrain, carrying potted trees around the site and planting and digging using shovels.
Why you will love itBy planting trees you will help create habitat for birds, reptiles and other wildlife living in the Lower Maitland River Valley. You will also enjoy a day outdoors with other nature enthusiasts, learning from experts about restoration techniques and some of the special ecological features of this property and the valley.
Questions?Contact Kaitlin Richardson, Coordinator, Conservation Biology (Acting): Kaitlin.richardson@natureconservancy.ca
The event will proceed rain or shine, please dress for the weather.
Additional event details, including directions and parking instructions, will be provided after registration.
While we do our best to provide you with the tools you need to participate, please bring the following items if you have them:
- Closed-toe footwear
- Long pants
- Long shirt
- Layers of weather-appropriate clothing (e.g. sweater and jacket)
- Sun hat
- Rain gear
- Work gloves
- 1 Litre of water in a reusable bottle
- Lunch
- Sunscreen
- Any necessary medication