CP2004-08

2 nd ANNUAL ARBOR DAY in WASKESIU - SEPTEMBER 5 th

WASKESIU LAKE, SASKATCHEWAN, August 23, 2004 -

Join park staff and members of the Waskesiu community for Arbor Day. Help plant 150 trees in Waskesiu and attend the annual community barbeque.

Sunday, September 5

Tree planting  

• 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Waskesiu Day Use Area ~ Meet at the picnic shelter between the ball diamond and the Community Hall
• Bring you spades, rakes and gloves  

Barbeque for Participants

• 1:00 pm
• Waskesiu Day Use Area ~ Picnic shelter between the ball diamond and the Community Hall

Draw prizes awarded. Certificate of appreciation given to children.

In 2003, the Waskesiu Community Council, in collaboration with Parks Canada, developed a Community Vegetation Management Strategy. One of the recommendations of the strategy was to hold an Annual Arbor Day - a celebration where people from the community work together to plant native trees representative of the surrounding boreal forest.

Last year, in commemoration of Prince Albert National Park's 75 th Anniversary, 75 trees were planted in the townsite. Thanks to volunteers who helped take care of the new trees!

Join us on Sunday, September 5. Your efforts will help ensure future generations can continue to enjoy the beauty of Waskesiu.

Visit www.waskesiu.org for more information.

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