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Tree Planting for Biodiversity

Thursday, June 13, 2024
5:30pm to 8:30pm

Rundle Park

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Organized by: Nature Alberta

June
13

Celebrate the annual Biodiversity Challenge by planting trees and contributing to citizen science with Nature Alberta and Root for Trees!

About this event: In honor of the 2024 Biodiversity Challenge, Nature Alberta and Root for Trees are teaming up for an incredible evening of tree planting and citizen science on June 13th.

What to expect: We will split into 3 groups to rotate between Root for Trees' guided tree planting and weed pulling volunteer experiences and Nature Alberta's guided citizen science nature walk. With the Nature Experts from MacEwan University we will explore what citizen science is, why it's important, and add observations to iNaturalists for the Biodiversity Challenge.

What you need:

your own full water bottle and desired snacks
REQUIRED: sturdy, closed toed footwear to take part in tree planting efforts
appropriate attire for the weather
sunscreen and bugspray will be necessary
iNaturalist app pre downloaded on your mobile device (optional)

We will provide:

gloves
shovels
plants

Rundle Park

Rundle Park Sled Hill

2909 113 Ave NW
Edmonton, AB, T5W 0P3

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