The Green Side Up program is giving out tree seedlings on Mother’s Day.
Officials will be at the Canadian Ecology Centre’s (CEC) labyrinth in Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park from 11 am to 2 pm on Sunday.
Mattawa’s Wayne Reid has given out tree seedlings and saplings through the program since 1984.
An assortment of species and sizes are available for free this year.
“Each year I manage to get close to 20,000 rescues for free and hand them out to people, schools and landowners,” Reid says.
People can also plant a tree around the perimeter of the ecology centre’s labyrinth as part of a landscaping program.
“White spruce and red pine, native species will be planted,” says Bill Steer, CEC General Manager and founder. “Once the trees mature the labyrinth will have a grotto feel to it.”
Those taking part are asked to bring a small shovel for planting and containers for their trees.
Officials say the provincial park will be open for the season and a day-use permit will not be required.
