Baden, ON – On Saturday, October 15, Kitchener—Conestoga MP Tim Louis, joined the Wilmot Horticultural Society at a local tree-planting event. There, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, MP Louis announced a contribution of over $163,000 to the Wilmot Horticultural Society and their Let’s Tree Wilmot initiative as part of the Government of Canada’s 2 Billion Trees program (2BT).
Let’s Tree Wilmot will be developing a small-scale nursery and planting 2,600 trees on 3.9 hectares of public land over the course of one year. Public education efforts and training, including workshops, public talks, and locally produced videos, are being prepared for Township staff, volunteers, and community members. These efforts aim to encourage members of the public to grow more native trees on their property while providing them with the education to properly care for the trees.
Taking care of our forests and environment is an important part of fighting climate change. Together with the funding from the Federal Government, community groups like the Wilmot Horticultural Society and the valuable assistance of volunteers, Wilmot is fighting climate change and improving our environment, one tree at a time.
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"Tree planting is an important climate solution. The hard work of groups across the country such as Let's Tree Wilmot and the Wilmot Horticultural Society is helping to build a better future for generations to come. Congratulations to all of those involved in this important work."
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources
"I am proud to join the volunteers of Let's Tree Wilmot to do my part and get my hands dirty. I'm pleased to announce over $163,000 in federal support to keep this important work going. We are using the power of nature to cut pollution, clean our air, and make our communities more resilient. What we plant today is for the future of our children and grandchildren."
Tim Louis, Member of Parliament for Kitchener—Conestoga
"The 2 Billion Trees funding will elevate Let's Tree Wilmot to a new level of tree-planting and educational projects in partnership with Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region and non-profit organizations. The funding is a tribute to the incredible work our volunteers have already done, and we could not have reached this point without the phenomenal support from Wilmot Township Councillors and staff."
Dean Peachey, Let's Tree Wilmot Project Committee Chair
“Working with the Federal Government through our local MP Tim Louis, Wilmot Township Council, and the Let’s Tree Wilmot organization over the past couple of years has shown the sheer determination and dedication this community has towards improving climate change, growing our tree canopy and doing our part to save our environment. Sincere thanks on behalf of the Township to the Federal Government for this important vision and funding, and to all the volunteers, in particular the children who are coming out to plant trees for their future families.”
Sandy Jackson, Director of Parks, Facilities & Recreation Services
Media contact:
Corporate Communications | Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
Township of Wilmot | 519-634-8444 | communications@wilmot.ca
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