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Cornwall, ON (August 29, 2016) The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) in partnership with Tree Canada is proud to announce that it is taking steps in creating the areas first edible forest.

The project which is funded by Tree Canada’s Edible Trees Program, is 1 of 20 projects approved among 167 applications across Canada. The objective of the project is to provide the local community access to wild tree and shrub edibles as well as learn about the health benefits of wild foods. Approximately 200 potted trees and shrubs will be planted to create the garden. “We want to make wild edibles more accessible to people. They are all around us, extremely nutritional, fresh and free!” says Normand Genier, RRCA’s Forestry Specialist. The event will be held on Saturday, September 10th between 10am to 3pm at Gray’s Creek Conservation Area. A “Wild About Edibles” workshop will also be held highlighting the benefits of wild foods, learning important identification features of wild edible species, and the correct harvesting methods and timing

This is a family friendly free event that will directly impact the community you live in.   If you are unable to personally attend the event in your community please share the event within your network to help us fill the volunteer positions. To register, please contact the RRCA by phone at 866-938-3611, or by email at info@rrca.on.ca.  Don’t forget to bring a shovel!

 About Raisin Region Conservation Authority

The Raisin Region Conservation Authority has been working effectively with our community partners for over fifty years to protect and enhance our local environment. It carries out this role through programs and services related to water and land management, conservation, recreation and plan input/review and community education. For more information, visit http://www.rrca.on.ca.

About Tree Canada’s Edible Trees Program

Tree Canada’s Edible Trees Program offers funding of up to $4,000 and other resources for community-based projects that provide residents with access to fresh fruit and nut trees while making a positive difference to the Canadian environment.