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10,000 Trees Planting Event at Robinson Creek

September 11, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Where: Robinson Creek just west of #17 to #67 Percy Reesor Street in Markham, Ontario, L6C 0B4

When: Saturday, September 11th, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Volunteer Openings: 30 Tree Planters

Registration:

– Registration is open to the first 30 vaccinated* adult** Tree Planters, on an individual, first-registered first-served basis, or until close of registration at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, September 8th, whichever occurs first.

– If all available spots are filled, then prospective volunteers may add themselves to the waitlist

To register, click here to go to 10,000 Trees’ Eventbrite site

*2nd vaccination date plus 14 days

** 18 or older on September 11th, 2021

Parking: Park in any safe and legal spots on or near Percy Reesor Street

COVID-19:

– Everyone will be responsible for bringing and wearing their own PPE (face masks, gloves, etc.) and for maintaining physical distance from others.

– 10,000 Trees will be responsible for regularly sanitizing high-contact surfaces.

– Prior to leaving home for the planting, everyone is strongly encouraged to complete Ontario’s mandatory COVID-19 screening questions and then comply with the direction given.

– 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.

Notes:

– There are no washroom facilities on site

– Please bring your own drinks and snacks

– Please bring your own shovel

– Please check the weather forecast and dress appropriately as the planting will take place “rain or shine”

FAQ:

Q: I’ve never planted trees before, will someone there show me how?

A: Yes, one of our Event Leaders will demonstrate how to properly plant a tree so that it has the best possible chances of surviving and thriving.

Q: Who do I have to show my Eventbrite ticket to?

A: You need to show your Eventbrite ticket QR code to the Registration Desk on arrival for scanning.

Q: Where can I find my Eventbrite Ticket QR Code?

A: You can find it in the pdf attached to the “Your Tickets…” email

Q: Can I bring a printed copy of my Eventbrite Ticket QR Code?

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.

Venue

Robinson Creek
67 Percy Reesor Street
Markham, Ontario Canada
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Website:
www.10000trees.com