FERGUS – Neighbourwoods, the non-profit community group of volunteers that has been planting and caring for trees in Centre Wellington for over 30 years, is looking for volunteers for a project in Fergus.
In 2023 Neighbourwoods undertook a native habitat rehabilitation project on the Wellington County owned portion of the Trestle Bridge Trail.
Last fall a group of volunteers started the first stage of a multi-year project, removing invasive European Buckthorn along the section of trail from Beatty Line to the bridge over St. Andrew Street West.
Removal of invasive species will reduce competition and free up space for the existing native trees and shrubs to thrive.
It also makes room for a variety of new trees, shrubs and plants to add to the biodiversity of this wilderness corridor, creating a healthier habitat for our birds, pollinators and other native species.
“This spring we plan to plant the first mix of new native trees and shrubs and we really hope you and other members of the community will join us,” officials say.
You don’t need to be an expert.
Neighbourwoods will guide you on how to help, and provide all the tools and support needed to work safely and comfortably for a couple of hours with other members of the community.
Planting on April 20
Planting day is slated for April 20.
For any additional questions feel free to contact project coordinator Richard Smythe, rsmythe17@gmail.com
