Planting native trees and shrubs

In a nutshell

• What: The activity consists of planting native trees and shrubs in Mount Royal Park 
• When: Saturdays October 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 10AM to 12PM
• Where: Reception at Smith House

 

Activity description:

The plantations on Mount Royal are intended to complement the fight against invasive species, support the natural regeneration of the forest and ensure the closure of informal trails. Thanks to the involvement of numerous volunteers, our partners and the City of Montreal, over 38,000 native trees and shrubs have been planted on Mount Royal since 1994.

 

Required materials:

• Knee pads and gloves will be provided on site.
• Long pants and closed-toe shoes must be worn.

 

Weather:

To ensure everyone's safety, we monitor the weather in the days leading up to the activity. Should adverse weather conditions be forecast 24 hours before the activity, it will be cancelled. An email will be sent to inform you.

 

Cancellation:

The activity will be cancelled in the event of:

• High probability of thunderstorms
• Winds and/or gusts over 60 km/h
• Temperature above 38 oC
• Air quality index over 100

 

 

Date	Hour
Saturday, October 5 (sign up here)	10:00 a.m.
Saturday, October 12 (sign up here)	10:00 a.m.
Saturday, October 19 (sign up here)	10:00 a.m.
Saturday, October 26 (sign up here)	10:00 a.m.

 

Photo : Claude Lapres/Pinpoint Photography