Restoring Nature with Urban Forestry
BREAKING NEWS
Yesterday NeighbourWoods North heard from Brightshores Owen Sound Hospital administration that they will not be going ahead with erecting a garage in the Forest of Hope & Healing at this time due to costs. They are reconsidering the size and location of the needed garage for non-emergency medical transfer vehicles. We are hopeful that the concerns of members of the public will convince the hospital administration to choose a location not within the Forest of Hope and Healing.
While we await their decision, NeighbourWoods North volunteers will continue to work at naturalizing the grounds of the Owen Sound Hospital.
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“Operation Save Our Forest"
Over 100 smaller trees will remain, and they will be destroyed unless we physically dig them up and transplant them to a new location in the woodlot. If you have a happy location for them to thrive, volunteers can take them home.
Please consider helping us on Sunday, October 27th between 1:30-3:30pm. Snacks and drinks will be provided and it always turns into a fun, satisfying experience. Come dressed for the weather, and bring a shovel and gloves if you have them.
We are asking volunteers to sign up to ensure we have enough snacks and drinks and plan for the number of trees we will be able to transplant.
CANCELLED
Alternative Plans
While we will not be transplanting trees on Sunday, October 27, we will be completing other tree related tasks at Brightshores Owen Sound Hospital from 1:30 to 3:30 pm.
Gather at the NWN shed opposite Emerge around 1:30 pm. Wear clothing suitable for the weather, and which will get dirty. Don’t forget your work gloves. While we have equipment, extra rakes, buckets, and wheelbarrows come in handy. Volunteers under 12 years old must have a parent or supervisor. Parking is available off the road near the shed.
Drinks and snacks will still be provided.