{"id":4995,"global_id":"volunteermarkham.ca\/dev?id=4995","global_id_lineage":["volunteermarkham.ca\/dev?id=4995"],"author":"3","status":"publish","date":"2021-09-07 11:59:43","date_utc":"2021-09-07 15:59:43","modified":"2021-09-07 12:12:35","modified_utc":"2021-09-07 16:12:35","url":"https:\/\/volunteermarkham.ca\/dev\/event\/10000-trees-planting-event-oct-16-20\/2021-10-16\/","rest_url":"https:\/\/volunteermarkham.ca\/dev\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/events\/4995","title":"10000 Trees Planting Event – Oct 16-20","description":"
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What:\u00a0This planting event is being brought to you courtesy of a partnership between Parks Canada and 10,000 Trees.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0Rouge National Urban Park’s 19th Avenue Day Use Area, 6994 19th Ave, Markham, Ontario, Canada, L6B 1A8<\/p>\n

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When:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday, October 16th: All day Site Setup (no tree planting).<\/span><\/p>\n

Sunday, October 17th through Wednesday October 20th: Morning and afternoon tree planting sessions each day.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Volunteer Openings:\u00a020 Site Setup Volunteers on Saturday, October 16th, and 3 Planting Coaches and 30 Tree Planters for each of the 8 Tree Planting Sessions from Sunday October 17th through Wednesday, October 20th (284 openings in total).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Registration:<\/span><\/p>\n

– Registration is open to fully\u00a0<\/span>vaccinated* adult** volunteers, on a first-registered first-served individual basis, or until close of registration at 12:00 noon on Thursday, September 30th, whichever occurs first.<\/span><\/p>\n

– If all available spots are filled, then prospective volunteers may add themselves to t<\/span>he waitlist<\/span><\/p>\n

–\u00a0<\/span>Parks Canada will contact all participants via email to\u00a0also\u00a0complete Parks Canada’s mandatory registration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

*2nd vaccination date plus 14 days<\/span><\/p>\n

** 18 or older on day of participation<\/span><\/p>\n

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Please click on the date and time below you would like to register for:<\/p>\n

– Saturday, October 16th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Site Setup)<\/a><\/p>\n

– Sunday, October 17th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon (Tree Planting)<\/a><\/p>\n

–\u00a0Sunday, October 17th from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Tree Planting)<\/a><\/p>\n

–\u00a0Monday, October 18th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon (Tree Planting)<\/a><\/p>\n

–\u00a0Monday, October 18th from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Tree Planting)<\/a><\/p>\n

–\u00a0Tuesday, October 19th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon (Tree Planting)<\/a><\/p>\n

–\u00a0Tuesday, October 19th from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Tree Planting)<\/a><\/p>\n

–\u00a0Wednesday, October 20th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon (Tree Planting)<\/a><\/p>\n

–\u00a0Wednesday, October 20th from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Tree Planting)<\/a><\/p>\n

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Parking:\u00a0Parking will be available a short distance from the planting site.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Washroom Facilities:\u00a0<\/span>Washroom facilities are on-site<\/span><\/p>\n

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COVID-19:<\/span><\/p>\n

– Everyone will be responsible for bringing and wearing their own PPE (face masks, gloves, etc.) and for maintaining physical distance from others.<\/span><\/p>\n

– 10,000 Trees will be responsible for regularly sanitizing high-contact surfaces.<\/span><\/p>\n

– Prior to leaving home for the planting, everyone is strongly encouraged to complete\u00a0<\/span>Ontario’s mandatory COVID-19 screening questions<\/a>\u00a0and then comply with the direction given.<\/span><\/p>\n

– If the event has to be cancelled for COVID-19 or any other reason\/s, 10,000 Trees will immediately inform all registered volunteers by email.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Notes:<\/span><\/p>\n

– If you have your own shovel, please bring it<\/span><\/p>\n

– Please check the weather forecast and dress appropriately as the planting will take place “rain or shine”<\/span><\/p>\n

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FAQ:<\/span><\/p>\n

Q: What do Site Setup volunteers do on Saturday, October 16th?<\/p>\n

A: Site Setup volunteers transport planting stock from delivery trucks to designated spots within the planting area, and then cover them to keep their roots wet and alive.<\/p>\n

Q: I’ve never planted trees before, will someone there show me how?<\/p>\n

A: Yes, one of our Planting Coaches will show you how to properly plant trees so that they have the best possible chances of growing.<\/p>\n

Q: Who do I have to show my Eventbrite ticket to?<\/p>\n

A: You need to show your Eventbrite ticket QR code to the Registration Desk on arrival for scanning.<\/p>\n

Q: Where can I find my Eventbrite Ticket QR Code?<\/p>\n

A: You can find it in the pdf attached to the “Your Tickets…” email that is sent to your email address immediately after registering.<\/p>\n

Q: Can I bring a printed copy of my Eventbrite Ticket QR Code?<\/p>\n

A: We would appreciate if you could bring your smartphone and have the screen opened to your Eventbrite Ticket QR Code, so that we can scan you in without wasting paper.<\/p>\n

Q: Am I allowed to register more than once?<\/p>\n

A: Absolutely YES! Just\u00a0don’t\u00a0register for different roles on the same day and the same time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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