A Trees and Trout workshop designed to help property owners from across the Grand River watershed learn what they can do on their land to help improve fish habitat in nearby waterways will be held here on Aug. 13.
The workshop will be held on a farm with many great examples of river stewardship, organizers note. The main focus of the workshop is on planting native trees, shrubs and plants to create habitat and improve water quality in the nearby creek. However, the property also has great examples of fencing, vegetation along the creek and cattle crossings.
The workshop is free, but space is limited. Those interested in attending should RSVP by Aug. 11 to forestry specialist Myles Henderson at the GRCA 1-866-900-4722 ext. 2262 or mhenderson@grandriver.ca.
The workshop will also provide information about:
– funding opportunities for water quality improvement projects;
– examples of many types of stewardship projects that improve nearby streams and rivers; and
– an electrofishing demonstration (weather permitting) to see what lives in Mill Creek and how it has been helped by changes on the land.
While the workshop is on a farm in Mill Creek, it is open to all rural property owners in the watershed who live on or close to streams. The project funding is available to those with properties that are more than two hectares (five acres) in size and close to waterways.
The workshop takes place from 7 to 8:30pm at Paddock Farms, 4232 Wellington Road 35, Cambridge.
