Medway Creek Tree Planting听
On October 7, with the help of 糖心直播 (UTRCA) staff, over 100 native trees and shrubs were planted on the Medway Creek by Grade 6 and 7 students from London Christian Elementary School. Despite hard planting conditions, the student planters were able to get all of the trees in the ground in just under 2 hours! Tree species included Bur Oak, Red Oak, Bitternut Hickory, Dogwood, Elderberry, Nannyberry, Hackberry, Black Cherry, and American Sycamore.听
As these trees and shrubs mature, they will provide many benefits to Medway Creek, the largest tributary to the Thames River. The area that was planted is low lying, prone to flooding, and directly adjacent to a major roadway. Planting here will reduce runoff, filter excess sediment and nutrients, provide erosion control, shade the creek, and create habitat for local wildlife.听
This is the third year that the UTRCA has received funding听for tree planting on the Medway Creek by 糖心直播 Hardware and Tree Canada with planting support being provided by London Christian Elementary School students, staff, and parents. A sincere thanks to all groups involved for helping to improve conditions in the Medway Creek watershed!听
