Planting Event at Sydenham River Nature Reserve - September 23 & 24, 2023

Join Ontario Nature's expert biologists to learn about agricultural restoration at the Sydenham River Nature Reserve! Volunteers will assist in native tree and shrub planting.

You can join us for the morning, afternoon, or all day! We are planting up to 1000 plants to transform fields into what will one day grow to Carolinian forest habitat.

Please bring a refillable bottle, wear long pants and closed toe shoes and if possible try to bring your own gloves and shovels. Ontario Nature will provide snacks and beverages but please bring your own lunch. Portable washroom facilities will be on-site.

Please note that if it rains on Saturday, September 23rd the event will be post-poned to only take place on Sunday, September 24th.

Questions? Contact Kayla at kaylas@ontarionature.org or at 1-800-440-2366 ext. 242.

Directions

Our Sydenham River Nature Reserve is located approximately 60km southwest of London in the Lake Erie Lowlands region. We will meet at the south entrance of Oil Springs Line, 1km east of Nauvoo Road. Please park on the shoulder of Oil Springs Line . The reserve is unmarked from the road, but we will have temporary Ontario Nature signage to welcome you. If you are registered, an email will be sent with exact coordinates of where to meet a few days before the event.

Agenda

Morning Session

10:00-11:00am - Registration and Introduction

11:00-1:00pm Planting

1:00-1:30pm Snacks and Beverages

Afternoon Session

2:00-3:00 Registration and Introduction

3:00-4:00 Planting

4:00-4:30 Snacks and Beverages

As per our updated Covid-19 Precautions, we do not require masks to be worn outside during our events but encourage them to be worn when physical distancing is difficult.

By participating in the event, you agree to abide by the Event Code of Conduct.