The City of Cranbrook has planted new trees and plants to several community spaces to make the community greener, healthier and more welcoming thanks to a $10,000 Re-Greening Grant from BC Hydro.
The grant supported new tree planting at the Muriel Baxter Dog Park, where Douglas fir trees have been affected by beetle damage.
Cranbrook’s Urban Re-Greening Initiatives. (Photo Credit: The City of Cranbrook)
Two rows of deciduous trees were planted along the Victoria Avenue and 2nd Street South fence lines, helping renew the area and support a stronger urban forest for years to come.
The project also offered a hands-on learning opportunity for students from Laurie Middle School, who joined the Parks team from Public Works during the planting work at the dog park.
Cranbrook’s Urban Re-Greening Initiatives. (Photo Credit: The City of Cranbrook)
Students were able to see how balled and burlapped trees are planted, learn about safety and planning, watch equipment in action, and help backfill a tree hole.
The grant also supported improvements to garden beds around Cranbrook. Empty spaces were filled at the two Welcome to Cranbrook signs and in the downtown core.
Cranbrook’s Urban Re-Greening Initiatives. (Photo Credit: The City of Cranbrook)
A very big thank you to the Parks team with Public Works for all the effort in coordinating and planting the new trees and plants.
The BC Hydro Re-Greening Grant is helping Cranbrook continue to invest in green spaces that benefit residents today and in the future.
Cranbrook’s Urban Re-Greening Initiatives. (Photo Credit: The City of Cranbrook)
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