Steve Snoddon Mini Forest - Tree Planting Event

Join us as we plant over 800 native trees and shrubs to create the Steve Snoddon Mini Forest along Ewen Trail Welcome to the Steve Snoddon Mini Forest - Tree Planting Event! Come join us for a fun morning of planting trees as we create our 4th Miyawaki-style mini forest in Uxbridge! You'll be helping us plant over 800 native trees and shrubs. No experience necessary and all ages are welcome! Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Ewen Trail - Elgin Park overflow parking area @ 57 Elgin Park Dr, Uxbridge, ON L9P 0C2 What is a Mini Forest? A mini forest is a densely planted community of native trees and plants in a small area the size of a tennis court. Mini forests grow faster, sequester more carbon, and promote more biodiversity than conventionally planted urban trees. Thanks to a group of community volunteers, the site was prepared in June 2026 by laying down cardboard, spreading compost and mulch. These materials have been settling over the last few months, creating a nutrient-rich site for the trees and shrubs to be planted on October 24, 2026. Steve Snoddon was a Past President of the Rotary Club of Uxbridge and a visionary community leader. He spearheaded the creation of the Uxbridge Rotary Skate Park and the Optimist Pump Track, and volunteered countless hours with the Durham Mountain Bike Association and Uxbridge Trails Committee. In honour of his contributions to Uxbridge, we dedicate this mini forest to our friend, Steve. What will we be doing? You'll be helping us plant over 800 native trees and shrubs. No experience necessary and all ages are welcome! Note: This is a physical activity with some jobs 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) • 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. Let's work together to make our community greener and more beautiful. See you there! 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 the Township of Uxbridge, Trees for Life, The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, and The Rotary Club of Uxbridge on social media, on-line or in print. This mini forest project is a collaboration between The Rotary Club of Uxbridge and The Township of Uxbridge. We are grateful for the generous in-kind donation of project materials from The Region of Durham, UTS Tree Care, and The Uxbridge Hospital Auxiliary. This project was made possible by the financial support of Trees for Life and The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority.