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Planting A Food Forest Part 2

It’s Part 2!

We are building a food forest on the Smith Property in Aurora in an effort to restore biodiversity and create a unique edible landscape for future generations.


When -> Saturday October 19, 10am - 12pm

Where -> Water Tower Entrance to the Smith Property at the end of Allenvale Drive
Follow this Google Maps link for directions.

Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of the event. We will meet at the trailhead and walk to the Lookout.

What you need:

  • A signed volunteer waiver.  All new volunteers must sign the waiver to participate.

  • Closed-toe shoes. Gloves and tools will be provided.

  • Weather appropriate clothing.

  • Your own water. Snacks will be provided.

What to expect:

  • Kneeling, bending over and walking across uneven terrain in variable weather.

  • Nice views and nicer people.

  • Feeling like a woodland fairy or elf (maybe)

 

How to get there and other details:
The meeting area is accessible via YRT 32 (McClellan Way / Allenvale Drive) , and the VIVA Blue Line (YRT 98, YRT 98E) stop at Henderson Drive (2.6 km walk from Henderson). Parking can be found on Allenvale Drive.

There are no public washrooms on the property. The closest public washroom is at the Harvey's in the Metro Plaza (Yonge and Henderson).

Masks are encouraged. Please do not come to the event if you are feeling unwell.

 

Have any questions? Contact us: society.homegrown@gmail.com

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Planting A Food Forest Part 1