The Stanley Trail association has been awarded a grant from the ‘Forest Enhancement Program"‘ to plant trees near the southeast corner of Lake Minnewasta. The objective is to plant 240 trees in clusters, adjacent to a proposed multi-use pathway. Trees in this location will enhance the enjoyment of the trail, provide a wind buffer, create future habitat and support efforts to reduce bank erosion. Afforestation of the site through funding helps to support the City of Morden’s Parks and Urban Forestry Master plan through increasing tree canopy, biodiversity and city-wide park enhancements.

10-15 volunteers are needed to plant the trees. The tree planting will start at 9am on Saturday, Sept. 21/2024 and should be complete by approx 1 pm. If you are interested in volunteering, please send an email to admin@stanleytrailmanitoba.ca

Volunteers will need to bring work gloves and your own drinking water / snacks. All other tools and materials for the tree planting will be provided. The group will meet at the southeast side of Lake Minnewasta at the trail head parking lot near the water station.