Have you heard? We’re giving away thousands of FREE TREES this summer at events all over Ottawa!
Here are the events we’ll be at this weekend. If you’re in the area and want to pick a tree , drop on by!
Friday, September 8th
- Manor Park Community Annual Community Event at 100 Thornwood Rd on Friday, from 6-8pm
Saturday, September 9th - Harvest Moon Festival at the St. Kateri school (Orleans) on Saturday from 3-6pm
- Porchfest at Parkdale Park on Saturday from 1-10pmSunday, September 10th - Ride the River Parade and Picnic at the Museum of Aviation on Sunday from 11am-3pm
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