Little Forests Durham-Mini Forest Site Prep @ Heber Down Conservation Area

Little Forests Durham-Mini Forest Site Prep @ Heber Down Conservation Area

Little Forests Durham is pleased to announce a new and exciting partnership with CLOCA and the Town of Whitby to plant a Miyawaki Mini-Forest in Whitby!

Description: Join us for a fun day of site preparation at the Heber Down Conservation Area! Help get the mini-forest site ready by clearing out debris and making the area ready for planting. 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, August 9, 2025

Location: 5000 Cochrane St, Whitby, ON

Time: 9 am

What will we be doing:

We'll be laying down wetted cardboard, compost, and mulch to prepare the 10 x 20 metres site for the eventual planting of 600 trees and shrubs later in the fall. These materials will be left to settle over the next few months for the grass and weeds die back and to allow the cardboard, compost, and mulch to decompose, creating a nutrient-rich site for the tree planting event in October/November.

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 aW5mbyB8IGxpdHRsZWZvcmVzdHNkdXJoYW0gISBjYQ==

Let’s get the ground ready for a Little Forest that will benefit generations to come!

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 Little Forests Durham, CLOCA, the Town of Whitby, the Region of Durham, Whitby Rotary Club, and Trees 4 Life Canada on social media, on-line or in print.

This mini forest project is a collaboration between Little Forests Durham, The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA), and Trees 4 Life Canada. We are grateful for the generous in-kind donation of compost from The Region of Durham, and mulch from The Town of Whitby. We are also thankful for assistance from The Rotary Club of Whitby. This project was made possible by the financial support of The Town of Whitby and Trees 4 Life Canada.

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