Trees of Richmond Green Park

Would you like to know more about the trees that grow in the city? Join the Calgary Horticultural Society as we take a stroll in an inner city park. Learn identification features, how to pick the right tree for the right place, plant uses and health.

WALK NOTES: Uneven terrain, will use speakers/voice amplification, stairs to reach meeting spot.

WALK MEETING SPOT: Calgary Horticultural Society Main Doors - 2725 33 Avenue SW (Richmond Green Park)

WALK LEADERS: Michelle Edworthy and Lora Fong
Michelle Edworthy is the Programs Manager and Master Gardener Coordinator for the Calgary Horticultural Society. She has a background in agriculture, despite being a city girl from Vancouver, and is passionate about spending time outdoors whether gardening or hiking. She has been an environmental educator since 2006, working in various roles in and around Calgary. She uses journaling regularly as a means to reflect and develop observation skills and is excited to share her knowledge in this area. Lora Fong is the Volunteer and Events Coordinator for the Calgary Horticultural Society. She completed her Certificate in Horticulture from the University of Guelph and is working on her Diploma of Horticulture. Born in Calgary, she knows the challenges of growing in our climate. She has been striving to be as successful as her grandmother was in gardening. Lora is particularly interested in growing the same Asian vegetables she grew up eating at her grandparent's house utilizing similar permaculture techniques.

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