ROCKWOOD – More than 900 trees have been planted in Wellington County as part of this year’s Warden’s Tree Planting Event.
The annual event was held Tuesday morning on the grounds behind the Guelph/Eramosa Municipal Office, bringing together County and municipal employees to plant trees and enhance public spaces.
This year’s planting included Carolinian species such as Cucumber Magnolia, Kentucky coffee trees, Sycamore and Ohio buckeye.
Wellington County Warden White says the event shows what can be accomplished when municipalities work together. “Bringing County and municipal staff together to plant trees is a simple but meaningful way to invest in our communities and create greener, healthier public spaces for residents to enjoy for years to come.”
The Warden’s Tree Planting began in 2006 and has seen thousands of seedlings and larger trees planted in parks, schools, conservation areas and other community spaces.
Since the Green Legacy Programme began in 2004, the County says more than 3.7 million trees have been planted across Wellington County.
Planning Committee Chair Councillor James Seeley says the program is an investment in the long-term health of local communities.
“Through the Green Legacy Programme, Wellington County is helping residents and municipalities grow trees that are well suited to our local environment. It’s exciting to see this program continue to grow and to see so many people taking part in creating a greener Wellington County.”
County residents can also order free Green Legacy trees for their own properties. The trees are grown from locally collected seeds, helping them adapt to local seasonal conditions.
More information and tree orders are available at https://www.wellington.ca/programmes-services/green-legacy/wardens-tree-planting
