Nefab Canada and Otonabee Conservation enhance habitat at Heritage Park in City of Peterborough On October 19, Nefab Canada and Otonabee Conservation employees planted native trees and shrubs at Heritage Park in the City of Peterborough. Heritage Park, in the City’s north end, now features 93 newly planted native trees and shrubs that will help… Read More >
125 trees and shrubs were planted at the Peterborough Humane Society in celebration of National Tree Day On September 20th, 25 community volunteers and staff from Peterborough Humane Society and Otonabee Conservation planted 125 native trees and shrubs at the Peterborough Humane Society Animal Care Centre at 1999 Technology Drive in Peterborough to celebrate National… Read More >
On Saturday, September 16th, 50 volunteers planted 350 trees and shrubs at the Harold Town Conservation Area. This planting event was supported by TD Tree Days, a program that contributes to the TD Ready Commitment target of helping plant 1 million trees by 2030. Species planted included Eastern White Cedar, Freeman Maple, Ninebark, Fragrant Sumac,… Read More >
Pollinator garden plantings were undertaken at two schoolgrounds as part of the Pathway to Stewardship Project, to enhance habitat for birds and other wildlife, and to encourage pollinators. Highland Heights Public School Approximately 45 students from Highland Heights PS participated, planting 75 native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers in gardens across their school yard (photos below)…. Read More >
Siemens Canada, Tree Canada, and Otonabee Conservation enhanced habitat at the Harold Town Conservation Area Employees from Siemens Canada in Peterborough planted 60 native trees and shrubs at the Harold Town Conservation Area on May 25th in partnership with Tree Canada and Otonabee Conservation. A variety of native species of trees and shrubs including, white… Read More >
Residents in the Otonabee Region watershed planted 12,075 trees this spring! This year, Otonabee Conservation’s Tree Seedling Sales program received 109 orders from property owners across the watershed. Residents ordered over 12,075 native trees and shrubs that were planted throughout the region. Each year, Otonabee Conservation encourages landowners to enhance their property, increase biodiversity and… Read More >
Siemens Canada, Tree Canada, and Otonabee Conservation enhanced habitat at the new Peterborough Humane Society Animal Care Centre grounds on October 27th Employees from Siemens Canada in Peterborough planted over 160 native trees and shrubs at the new Peterborough Humane Society Animal Care Centre on October 27th, in partnership with Tree Canada and Otonabee Conservation…. Read More >
Shoreline Buffer Planting Grade 11 environmental science students from St. Peter Catholic Secondary School planted native trees and shrubs along Curtis Creek in City of Peterborough on October 25th, 2022! These plants create a buffer along the shoreline to help filter sediment and other pollutants that are carried in runoff that can flow from the… Read More >
Over 400 trees and shrubs planted at the new Peterborough Humane Society site as the focus of 2022 TD Tree Days event On Saturday, October 22nd, over 50 volunteers planted over 400 trees and shrubs at the new Peterborough Humane Society facility site at 1999 Technology Drive. This planting was supported by TD Tree Days,… Read More >
Another 100+ trees and shrubs were planted in the Otonabee Region watershed, today! 114 native trees and shrubs were planted in Golfview Heights Park in Peterborough’s west end. Otonabee Conservation, Tree Canada, and LCBO employees partnered for this project, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance habitat and increase biodiversity in the City of Peterborough…. Read More >