The Township of Uxbridge has announced the development of a new mini forest at 57 Elgin Park Drive in honour of the late Steve Snoddon, a community volunteer and resident who dedicated many years of service on township committees and community-based organizations.
Over the past three years, the township has initiated the development of two mini forests and one set of pocket forests. The creation of a mini forest takes place in two phases: site preparation and planting.
The township is seeking volunteers to assist with both phases of the project. Site preparation will take place on June 13 at 57 Elgin Park Drive. The tree planting phase will take place in the fall, with further details to be shared closer to the date. To volunteer for the site-prep, register here.
Participants are asked to wear protective work gloves and boots, and to bring drinking water, as well as shovels and wheelbarrows if possible.
This project is supported by Trees for Life, Uxbridge Tree Services, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, the Rotary Club of Uxbridge, the Uxbridge Hospital Auxiliary, Run for the Diamond, and Durham Region.
A past president (2007-2008) of the Rotary Club of Uxbridge and community leader, Snoddon was the driving force behind the Uxbridge Rotary Skate Park and the Optimist Pump Track. He volunteered countless hours with the Durham Mountain Bike Association since 2005. As an active Uxbridge Trails Committee volunteer who served as chair over the last three years, Snoddon was responsible for creating many of the township trails, advocating for them to be built sustainably.
For more information, email: trails@uxbridge.ca.