Ecology Ottawa is giving away THOUSANDS of free trees this summer! We're attending tons of events throughout Ottawa to give away these trees!
Here's where we'll be this weekend:
Friday, July 28th:
11am-4pm: Inspiration Village (Byward Market)
4pm-7pm: Origin Trade Coffee Shop (111 York Street)
Saturday, July 29th:
9am-2pm: Beechwood Farmer's Market (135 Barrette Street)
11am-4pm: Inspiration Village (Byward Market)
2pm-8pm: Educate and Feed BBQ (Vincent Massey Park)
If you haven't picked your free tree yet, or you want another one, make sure to come on out to these events. See you there!
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