Current Projects

On October 16, 2020, Canopy Project Kawartha Lakes put its first trees in the ground!  13 trees were planted at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Kawartha Lakes (now known as BGC Kawarthas) property at 107 Lindsay Street South.  A group of CPKL volunteers and BGC staff were supported by John Bush, Co-President of Environmental Action Bobcaygeon and Fleming College.  Topsoil was donated by Emerald Green Property Services and mulch by Fleming. Each of the trees is dedicated to an individual in our community.  The native trees that were planted include Autumn Blaze Maple, Ornamental Pear, Bur Oak, White Spruce…

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CPKL has chosen the Boys and Girls Clubs of Kawartha Lakes (now known as BGC Kawarthas) as its first project. The group will improve the diversity and coverage of the urban canopy on the 7-acre site on Lindsay Street South, which is a hub for families, fully accessible to the public, and connected to city trails. BGC has a site plan which denotes the species and placement of trees on its 7-acre property. With the insight of Fleming Urban Forestry Technician program, the designated species have been diversified in order to support more native species and to encourage biodiversity. Public…

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