Domtar "At Work for the Planet" in Montreal

Join Domtar and SCA on Saturday, September 23rd to restore Parc Thomas-Chapis.

Domtar has joined forces with the Student Conservation Association -- an organization dedicated to developing tomorrow's conservation leaders -- to lead community service projects at Domtar sites across the US and Canada. Together, we will restore parks and other natural resources in locations where Domtar employees live and work.

Parc Thomas-Chapais, located between Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and Montreal East, is a community park providing over 15 hectares of woodland in the heart of the city. Along with offering playgrounds and community trails, the park has been recognized as a laboratory of biodiversity for many species of plants and birds.

Working with the local community organization Y'A QUELQU'UN L'AUT'BORD DU MUR, SCA will bring together volunteers to cut back invasive buckthorn shrubs that are pushing out native species, and open up trails to be enjoyed by the local community.

Bring the whole family as kids are welcome!

WHEN: Saturday, September 23rd, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Registration & breakfast beginning at 8:30 am.

WHERE: Parc Thomas-Chapais, 8919 Rue de Grosbois, Montreal QC H1K. Street parking available on Rue de Grosbois and surrounding blocks. The park is also accessible by public transit via the Honoré-Beaugrand train stop (15-minute walk from the kickoff site).

WHAT: Volunteers will help to remove invasive buckthorn plants to preserve the park's biodiversity and open up trails to be enjoyed by the local community.

BRING WITH YOU: Please wear long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes.

PROVIDED: All volunteers will receive event t-shirts and reusable water bottles. Breakfast and lunch will be provided along with work gloves, safety glasses, and all project materials.

QUESTIONS: Contact Samuel Agostini-Cayer at samuel.agostini-cayer@domtar.com.