Blog

Next planting is Saturday May 6, 2023

by Richard Gauder

Want to come plant some trees? As we welcome the warming weather in April, it’s the perfect time to plan our spring planting! On May 6th, we’ll be planting again at Sheidow Farm, located in the lovely Bethany Hills area. If you’ve been reading our Plant A Forest blog, you… Read More

Why Planting Trees Is Important

by Richard Gauder

Recently I was playing with ChatGPT and decided to ask it why planting trees was important. I’ve got to say, I agree with all it’s points. I’d add it’s great exercise, helps you make friends with other planters and it just feels great! Here’s A.I.’s take on it! Planting trees… Read More

1,300 Trees and Cadet Volunteers!

by Richard Gauder

Our fall planting was a great success this year! Not only were we able to plant 1,300 trees and shrubs, but we were also able to enlist the services of two cadet corps. 41 PPHS RC(Army)CC and 172 RCACS Clarington (Air). There’s nothing like including 40 enthusiastic young men and… Read More

Plant a Forest’s spring planting May 15th!

by Richard Gauder

We’ve missed you! Although the pandemic prevented us from having volunteers, the great news is that we kept planting! Together with the help of Kawartha Land Trust and Ralph McKim, we were able to schedule and plant during COVID.  But now with restrictions lifted we can do a bigger planting… Read More

Fall 2021 Planting & Christmas Gift Idea (Hint: Trees are involved)

by Richard Gauder

How do you plant trees during COVID? Probably like you would…with the help of friends and neighbours! Since COVID began in the spring of 2020, we’ve been quite challenged getting trees in the ground. But challenges also bring opportunities, and for us, wonderful new relationships. Tree Planning and PlantingFor October’s… Read More