August 21, 2026
TD Tree Days event in 2025 at Gray's Creek Conservation Area.
The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) is once again working with TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TD FEF) to bring TD Tree Days to Gray’s Creek Conservation Area. On Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, community members are invited to take part in a tree planting event that will strengthen the tree canopy and enhance wildlife habitat at this popular greenspace located across the southern end of the Cornwall–South Glengarry boundary.
“The RRCA is proud to have been a part of this annual fall planting tradition since 2015,” says RRCA’s Forestry Specialist, Cheyene Brunet. “It’s a great opportunity for people to come together outdoors, get their hands in the soil, and make a lasting contribution to a shared space the community enjoys year-round.”
As space is limited, community members interested in taking part are asked to register in advance through the TD Tree Days website at tdtreedays.com.
This year’s planting will fill see 300 native conifers added to strategic spots along the roadway through the Conservation Area. The trees will include white pine, balsam fir, tamarack, white spruce, and eastern hemlock.
“In total, the planting will cover about a third of an acre, strengthening and expanding the forest edges at Gray’s Creek,” says Brunet. “The new trees will enhance habitat for wildlife, increase tree diversity, and blend into the scenic corridor greeting visitors.”
TD Tree Days is the flagship volunteer and urban greening program of TD FEF. This year, TD is working with 75 organizations to plant over 30,000 trees and shrubs, building on more than 590,000 trees planted across the TD North American footprint since 2010.
“TD Tree Days gives us a meaningful way to support healthy, resilient natural spaces in the communities where we live and work,” says Sonja Muftic, TD Tree Days site leader and local TD branch manager. “We’re pleased to continue this work with the RRCA and look forward to planting trees alongside community volunteers to help Gray’s Creek thrive for generations to come.”
Located at 18045 County Road 2, Cornwall, Gray’s Creek Conservation Area offers 3.5 kilometres of nature trails, a park and picnic area, playground, marina, and boat launch. Thanks to previous support from TD FEF, the Conservation Area is also home to an edible forest, self-guided arboretum tour, and native plant demonstration site. For more information about RRCA Conservation Areas, visit rrca.on.ca or contact (613) 938-3611 or info@rrca.on.ca. For more information about TD Tree Days, visit tdtreedays.com.