BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//github.com/ical-org/ical.net//NONSGML ical.net 5.1.4//EN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:The Rotary Club of Stratford Environment Committee is committed to increasing tree cover across Perth County. Today\, the county has only 9% tree cover\, far below the recommended 30% needed for healthy biodiver sity. Why Trees Matter Here Perth County’s rich farmland is vital and sh ould not be converted to forest. However\, there are many opportunities to increase tree cover through: Windbreaks Planting in marginal or unused ar eas Roadside plantings Silvopasture systems (combination of trees\, livest ock\, pasture on the same land) Protecting and maintaining existing woodlo ts   Our 2026 Roadside Tree Planting Project In 2026\, we are taking a m ajor step toward a healthier landscape. 191 roadside trees will be planted Location: Road 112 between Stratford and Harmony Planting Day: Saturday\, April 18\, 2026. Assembly 8:30am\, planting 9am - 1pm. Project Cost: $10\ ,000   Our Partners & Support We are proud to collaborate with: Perth Co unty Stewardship Program UTRCA\, providing trees\, expert guidance\, and a planting plan Additional local tree experts supporting planning and educa tion Community Involvement To ensure long-term success\, we are offering: Education and training sessions on proper planting techniques and steward ship Opportunities for volunteers\, families\, and community groups to par ticipate   Together\, We Can Grow a Healthier Future By planting trees t oday\, we strengthen biodiversity\, protect farmland\, and build a more re silient Perth County for generations to come.   We Need You! Help us spre ad the word about this event. Join our planning team! Contact Doug Thompso n at  douglas.john186681@gmail.com Volunteer on Saturday April 18 (Sign u p on RCS ClubRunner)Rotarians\, family\, friends\, other service clubs & c ommunity groups\, high school students needing volunteer hours - all are w elcome!  Be sure to sign up to receive important communications. Donate via etransfer with message “Tree Project” to foundation@rotarystratfo rd.com  Visit our webpage Growing a Greener Perth County   VOLUNTEER RO LE DETAILS – VOLUNTEERS MUST SIGN UP ON CLUBRUNNER - SEE REGISTRATION LI NK ON LEFT MENU Tree Planting Teams Tree planting involves physical labour including walking up and down in a roadside ditch. •    Mobility re quirement for this role includes walking in and out of ditch\, along the r oad\, possibility of muddy/uneven/wet surfaces  •    Mulch dispersa l (shovel\, hands) •    Walking to a truck and carrying a small tree (5-10lbs weight) •    Manual hole digging (with shovel) •    Lo wer tree into hole\, fill in with mixture (compost\, mulch) •    Sta ke the tree\, dispersing mulch •    May aid in watering the tree Tea m Leaders:We would like the team leaders to attend the workshop / training session in March. Volunteers to bring: •    Work gloves •     Hiking or water-resistant boots (ditch may be muddy/water)  •    We ar layers of clothing appropriate to the weather that can get wet/dirty (h at\, sunglasses\, jacket\, weather proof gear depending on forecast) •     Water bottle •    Shovel (if you have one) •    Hi-vis v est (if you have one) Volunteers will be asked to sign a waiver prior to p articipating in this event. Other Roles: •    Health & Safety Leader (1) – *MUST HAVE FIRST AID TRAINING* - be in control of the first aid k it\, be on point to provide first aid help to volunteers\; be mindful of t raffic and remind people about roadside hazards. Walking required. •     Shuttle Service (2) – In this special role\, you will use your own v ehicle to shuttle volunteers at the work site (your vehicle may get muddy) . Shuttle volunteers to rally point\, washroom\, move them along the road\ , etc.  Have volunteer snacks & water in car – hand out to volunteers. Personal vehicle required. •    Photos & Promotion (1) – take phot os and either upload to social media channels or coordinate with social me dia team to post. This role will be on the road\, wearing a safety vest. W alking required. If you have any questions about volunteer role requiremen ts\, please contact Doug Thompson at  douglas.john186681@gmail.com DTEND:20260418T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260611T215930Z DTSTART:20260418T123000Z LOCATION:Road 112 - between Stratford & Harmony SEQUENCE:1 SUMMARY:Growing a Greener Perth County Tree Planting Event UID:32987dd5-b1bb-4c88-9d33-141ed457e5c5 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The Rotary Club of Stratford Environment Co mmittee is committed to increasing tree cover across Perth County. Today\, the county has only 9% tree cover\, far below the recommended 30% needed for healthy biodiversity.

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Why Trees Matter Here

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Perth County&rsquo\;s rich farmland is vital and should not be con verted to forest. However\, there are many opportunities to increase tree cover through:

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Our 2026 Roadside Tree P lanting Project

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In 2026\, we are taking a major step toward a healthier landscape.

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Our Partners &\; Support

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We are proud to collaborate with :

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Community Involvement

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To ensure lo ng-term success\, we are offering:

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Together\, We Can Grow a Healthier Future\n\n

By planting trees today\, we strengthen biodiversity\, protect fa rmland\, and build a more resilient Perth County for generations to come.< /p>\n\n

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We Need You!

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Visit our webpage Growing a Greener Perth County

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VOLUNTEER ROL E DETAILS

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&nda sh\; VOLUNTEERS MUST SIGN UP ON CLUBRUNNER - SEE REGISTRATION LINK ON LEFT MENU

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Tree Planting Teams
\nTree planting involve s physical labour including walking up and down in a roadside ditch.
\n&bull\; \; \; \; \;Mobility requirement for this role in cludes walking in and out of ditch\, along the road\, possibility of muddy /uneven/wet surfaces \;
\n&bull\; \; \; \; \;Mulc h dispersal (shovel\, hands)
\n&bull\; \; \; \; \;Wal king to a truck and carrying a small tree (5-10lbs weight)
\n&bull\;& nbsp\;  \; Manual hole digging (with shovel)
\n&bull\; \;&nbs p\; \; \;Lower tree into hole\, fill in with mixture (compost\, mu lch)
\n&bull\; \; \; \; \;Stake the tree\, dispersing mulch
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Team Leaders: We would like the team leaders to attend the workshop / training session in March.

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Volunteers to bring:

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&bull\; \; \; \; \;Work gloves
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\n&bull\; \; \; \; \;Wear layers of clothin g appropriate to the weather that can get wet/dirty (hat\, sunglasses\, ja cket\, weather proof gear depending on forecast)

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&bull\; \;& nbsp\; \; \;Water bottle
\n&bull\; \; \; \; \ ;Shovel (if you have one)
\n&bull\; \; \; \; \;Hi-vis vest (if you have one)
\nVolunteers will be asked to sign a waiver p rior to participating in this event.

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Other Roles:

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&bull\; \; \; \; \; Health &\; Safety Leader (1) &ndash\; *MUST HAVE FIRST AID TRAINING* - be in control of the first aid kit\, be on point to provid e first aid help to volunteers\; be mindful of traffic and remind people a bout roadside hazards. Walking required.

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&bull\; \; \;&n bsp\; \;Shuttle Service (2) &ndash\; In this special role\, you will use your own vehicle to shuttle volunteers at the work site (your vehicle may get muddy). Shutt le volunteers to rally point\, washroom\, move them along the road\, etc.  \;Have volunteer snacks &\; water in car &ndash\; hand out to volu nteers. Personal vehicle required.

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&bull\; \; \; \;< span style="color: rgb(245\, 124\, 0)\;"> \;Photos &\; Prom otion (1) &ndash\; take photos and either upload to social media channels or coordinate with social media team to post. This role wi ll be on the road\, wearing a safety vest. Walking required.

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If you have any questions about volunteer role requirements\, please contact Doug Thompson at \; \;douglas.john186681@gma il.com

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