The public is invited to give nature a helping hand at Central Lake Ontario Conservation’s annual Earth Day event being held at the Sharp Tract lands that is part of Enniskillen Conservation Area.  The event will run, rain or shine, on Saturday April 26, 2008 from 9:00am until noon.  Volunteers of all ages are needed to plant over 3,500 tree seedlings that will eventually grow into a 7 acre mixed forest habitat. 

The event is free and the public is asked to dress for the weather, bring a hat, sunscreen, boots, gloves and good digging shovels.  Kids will also be asked to help build bird nesting boxes that are need for the area. The event will conclude with a barbecue for all participants. 

“Our focus this Earth Day is to begin transforming old pasture land back into valuable forest habitat for wildlife and to enhance water quality,” says Jamie Davidson , Conservation Areas Planner with Central Lake Ontario Conservation.  “When mature, these trees will also help improve air quality by absorbing over 30 tons of carbon dioxide a year.”

Great For Groups!
The Central Lake Ontario Conservation’s Earth Day event is a great opportunity for scout and guide groups, churches, businesses, high school students and families to assist and enjoy nature.  Groups are welcome but must register prior to the event. "Click Here" to register your group.

For more information please contact the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Office at (905) 579-0411 or Email: mail@cloca.com.

Directions:
Take Regional Road 57 north from Taunton Road to the 9^th Concession Road (Regional Road 20).  Turn left (west) and travel through the Old Scugog Road intersection to the roadside parking, located just before the north bend on the 9^th Concession Road .  Enniskillen Conservation Area – Sharp Tract is located northwest of the Village of Enniskillen in Clarington. (Download PDF map - file size 222kb)

This event will run rain or shine.