Native Tree and Shrub Planting

Planting activities help support natural regeneration and promote forest biodiversity, which has been negatively affected by the presence of invasive exotic species and habitat fragmentation. These actions are part of a broader approach to restoring Mount Royal's natural environments.

Please note this activity is offered in French, but questions in English are welcome.

Meeting point: Outside the Mount Royal Chalet, 1196 Camillien-Houde Way, Montreal, Quebec, H3H 1A1

Dates and Schedule:

Material and participation criteria:

• No prior knowledge is required to participate in these volunteer activities. They are supervised by the conservation team and always include explanations of the objectives, techniques, and safety guidelines.
• Gloves, knee pads and the required tools will be provided on-site.
• Closed-toe shoes are mandatory, and wearing long pants is strongly recommended.
• Participation is open to individuals aged 12 and over. Participants aged 12 to 15 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult, while those aged 16 and over may participate without supervision.                      

Weather:

• To ensure everyone's safety, we monitor the weather in the days leading up to the activity. If adverse weather conditions are forecast 24 hours before the event, it will be cancelled. An email will be sent to notify you.

Cancellation of the activity:

The activity will be cancelled in the event of:

• Thunderstorms
• Winds and/or gusts over 60 km/h
• Heat index above 38°C
• Air quality index over 100

Register here!