West Lincoln partnering with NPCA for tree planting, volunteers wanted

The Township of West Lincoln is partnering with Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA)’s Trees for All program to plant 708 trees along Twenty Mile Creek in Smithville. This project will mitigate flooding, expand tree cover and provide native Carolinian habitat.

The planting site is located behind the playground on Creek View Drive, in Smithville. To prepare the site, the existing brush will be cleared and rototilled. Following rototilling, the area will be seeded with cover crop and native riparian wildflower seed mix.

Site preparation will take place the week of September 14. Planting will take place on September 26, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Those interested in volunteering to plant trees should register by emailing volunteering@npca.ca. No experience is necessary. NPCA will provide direction and shovels. Come dressed for the weather, wear closed-toed shoes, bring work gloves (if you have them) and a refillable water bottle. Street parking is available.

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