Little Forests Durham - Mini Forest Planting Day @ Windsor Bay Park, Whitby

Let's plant the mini forest site at Windsor Bay Park in Whitby with native trees and shrubs - let's make a Little Forest together! Little Forests Durham - Mini Forest Planting Day @ Windsor Bay Park, Whitby Little Forests Durham is pleased to announce a new and exciting partnership with the Town of Whitby, the local community and Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise, to plant a Miyawaki style Mini-Forest in south Whitby! Description: Join us for a fun day of tree planting at Windsor Bay Park in Whitby! Help establish the mini-forest site by planting 300 native trees and shrubs. This is a great opportunity to get outdoors, connect with nature, and make a positive impact on the environment. No experience necessary, just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to get your hands dirty! Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026 Location: 301 Front Street East, Whitby, ON, L1N 9S4 Time: 9 am What will we be doing: We'll be planting about 300 native trees and shrubs in the 100 metre squared prepared site. The cardboard, compost, and mulch that was laid down in June has been allowed to decompose, creating a nutrient-rich site for the trees and shrubs. Planting is the final step to establish a Miyawaki-style mini-forest on this site. With care and weeding over the next two to three years, this new mini-forest will thrive and increase local biodiversity! What is a Mini Forest? A mini-forest is a densely planted community of native trees and plants in an area typically the size of a tennis court. Mini forests tend to grow faster, sequester more carbon, and promote more biodiversity than conventionally planted urban trees. Learn more at www.littleforestsdurham.ca No experience necessary and all ages are welcome! Note: This is a physical activity that may require lifting materials up to 10kg - please be aware of your limitations. What to wear and bring: • Protective work gloves • Closed-toe shoes or boots • Reusable water bottle • Clothes appropriate for the weather • Sunscreen and mosquito repellent (if necessary) • Shovels (if possible), but we will have some available as well • Epi-pen (for those with severe food, insect, or environmental allergies) Shovels and light refreshments will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you'd like. Questions? Email [email protected] Consent and Notice of Photography: By registering to participate in this event, you understand the risks and hazards associated with the work to be done and the environment in which you will be working. You also consent to the use of photos and/or videos of you at this event by Little Forests Durham and the Town of Whitby on social media, on-line or in print. This mini forest project is a collaboration between Little Forests Durham, the local community, Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise, and the Town of Whitby. We are grateful for the generous in-kind donation of cardboard, compost, and mulch. This project was made possible by the financial support of The Town of Whitby.