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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.