Rainy Weather Ideal for Volunteer Tree Planting

January 19, 2005 (No. 3) - Over 100 volunteers will help plant 300 trees in specific locations on the perimeter pathway of Langara Golf Course this Sunday, January 23rd starting at 11 am. Students of Churchill Secondary School will join forces with neighbourhood and YMCA volunteers to plant a wide variety of trees provided by both the Park Board and the Wild Bird Trust.

The new trees will further enhance the walkway while providing ideal habitat for nesting birds. Park Board staff will be on hand to supervise and provide all planting equipment.

Langara Golf Course Perimeter
Sunday, January 23rd at 11 am
Meet at the Langara Golf Course Service Yard
(Columbia Street and 59th Avenue)
Rain or Shine

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Contact: Howard Normann, Supervisor Golf Courses, 604-718-6533

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation maintains 200 parks and 40 major facilities throughout the City of Vancouver. The Park Board's mission is to provide, preserve and advocate for parks and recreation services to benefit people, communities and the environment.