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Tour des Trees 2014 - Root for Trees Bike and Hike
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Starts: Sunday, August 24
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Ends: Sunday, August 24
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Tour Des Trees 2014 - Root for Trees Bike and Hike
Celebrate Edmonton's urban forest on this 7 km bike ride and short hike in the river valley starting in Goldbar Park. Learn how trees benefit our city and how you can get involved in growing the urban canopy. Along the route you will plant a tree in a natural area, identify common tree and shrub species growing in the river valley, and learn interesting tree trivia. The Community Greening Team will be on hand to lead the tour and share their knowledge.
Date: August 24, 2014
Time: 10am
Register: Register through Event Brite. Please note there are only 30 spots available. You must bring your registration confirmation to the tour in order to take part. Registration will be open from 9 am July 30 until 9 am August 20. Please note that spots are limited to 30 participants. If you register and can no longer attend, please cancel your registration so your spot can be opened up for another participant.
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate; primarily paved trails. This 7 km ride and short hike will take approximately 3 hours, with many interpretive stops.
Age: 16+
Please bring: Your own bike, helmet (mandatory), bike lock, appropriate clothing (tour runs rain or shine), sunscreen, bug spray, water and a snack.
Bike Rentals are available from the Edmonton Bicycle Commuters' Society for $20/day.
Waivers Required: Please visit the Tour des Trees website to download the Consent/Waiver Form, as well as the photo release form. Please bring these completed forms to the event.
Website: Tour des Trees
For more information:
In Edmonton: 311
Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311
Email: citytrees@edmonton.ca
Urban Forestry
12304 107 StreetEdmonton, ABT5J 2R7
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Gold Bar Park
10955 50 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta