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URL:https://foretcapitaleforest.ca/events/mer-bleue-oct-16-pm/
SUMMARY:Mer Bleue Community Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:\nThis event is open to the public.\n\n\n\nAre you the type of 
 person who is always up for a challenge? We’re searching for intrepid vo
 lunteers who are interested in helping us plant 1\,500 trees as part of a 
 large afforestation project in the Mer Bleue sector. Thanks to the generou
 s support of Trees For Life and the International Congress on Academic Med
 icine this project will bring new life to a beautiful site that’s more r
 emote and rugged than our typical urban planting locations. It’s the per
 fect opportunity for those with a bold and adventurous tree-planting spiri
 t!\n\n\n\nNo experience is required — we’ll provide all the tools\, tr
 aining\, and guidance you need. This is a family-friendly event\, welcomin
 g individuals\, groups\, and children of all ages. Please note: due to the
  uneven terrain\, the site may not be suitable for participants with mobil
 ity concerns.\n\n\n\nVolunteer spots are limited to ensure a meaningful\, 
 hands-on experience\, so we encourage early registration to secure your pl
 ace.\n\n\n\nWhy are we planting here?\n\n\n\nThis site was highlighted in 
 our Afforestation Plan as a high-priority suitable afforestation location\
 , which provides a unique opportunity to expand the Mer Bleue – Larose F
 orest ecological corridor. There are two large Natural Heritage Sites and 
 conservation areas east of Ottawa\; Mer Bleue Bog and Larose Forest. The t
 wo areas are major ecological features in the region and creating a natura
 l linkage between the Mer Bleue Bog and Larose Forest presents an excellen
 t area of focus for afforestation efforts.\n\n\n\nThis forest resides on t
 he traditional and unceded territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin. The for
 est was planted in fall 2024 and fall 2025 within the Mer Bleue Sector of 
 the Greenbelt owned by the National Capital Commission. In 2024\, FCF pilo
 ted a planting of 1\,500 native trees at the southwest corner of the site.
  This planting is directly along the north and south banks of Bearbrook Cr
 eek. The forest is planted with a variety of native trees and shrubs that 
 make up the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence forest type. Furthermore\, many o
 f species planted were chosen as they are suitable for riparian areas.\n\n
 \n\nThis forest was planted as the first site of a mulit-year and large sc
 ale effort to afforest an important corridor within the eastern part of Ot
 tawa. Due to many land suitability factors including a close proximity to 
 water\, conservation areas and Natural Heritage Sites this forest will lea
 d to an enhanced impact on ecosystem services and local biodiversity\, pot
 entially creating a wildlife corridor east of Ottawa.\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Loc
 ation:\n\n\n\n\nDIRECTIONS\n\n\n\nMer Bleue Planting Site (North of Bearbr
 ook Creek)Across from 4108 Hall RoadCarlsbad Springs\, ONK0A 1K0Please ref
 er to the site map below for the exact meeting point.\n\n\n\n\nSite Map\n\
 n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking:\n\n\n\n\nFree parking is available along Hall Road.\
 n\n\n\n\nWhat to wear:\n\n\n\n\n\nWear clothes that you find easy to move 
 in and closed-toed shoes.\n\n\n\nWe recommend wearing long pants and water
 proof footwear.\n\n\n\nDress according to the weather.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to 
 bring:\n\n\n\n\n\nBring drinking water\, as there is no access to running 
 water on-site. We will have a cooler of drinking water available should yo
 u need to refill.\n\n\n\nOptional: Your favourite gardening gloves. FCF wi
 ll provide gloves if you don’t have any.\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questi
 ons\, please contact us at&nbsp\;comms@foretcapitaleforest.ca. We look for
 ward to seeing you there!\n\n\n\nThink you’re up for the challenge?\n\n\
 n\nRegister Here\n\n\n
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