As part of a major tree planting project by the six Rotary Clubs in Northumberland County, 500 native tree species were planted in the respective communities. 85 trees were planted in Brighton on October 17th and 18th. 34 trees were planted in King Edward Park by Municipal staff on Thursday. On Friday October 18th, a team including Rotarians, Municipal staff Stephen Yatsula and Brent Henneberry along with Councillor Jeff Wheeldon planted 51 trees. 40 maple trees were planted along the Stallwood section of the Butler Creek trail with the goal to provide a shaded walkway in the years to come when the trees mature. Three trees were planted along the boulevard in front of the Brighton Health Services Centre. The final eight (8) trees were planted along the walking trail beside the Coderington Fire Hall.
This small effort is a small step to replace the millions of trees lost to wildfires in Canada in recent years and to improve our environment for generations that will come after us.
Thank you to all who helped and to those who support Rotary.