The Science Rendezvous – Manitoba School Tree Planting Challenge takes place on Thursday, June 10, 2021. Collectively through this effort over 5500 tree saplings (White Spruce) will be planted by Manitoba Schools throughout the City of Winnipeg and beyond the perimeter. Approximately 30 schools from across Manitoba are participating. This effort is made possible by the efforts of student volunteers from the Faculty of Science at the University of Manitoba.
Why Trees
SO MANY REASONS!
- Trees capture dust, carbon, greenhouse gases & pollutants
- Trees mitigate climate change
- Trees provide shade, reducing air conditioning costs
- Trees are great for recreation & education
- Trees are home to 80% of terrestrial plants & animals
- Conifers insulate homes, reducing heating costs
- Trees improve our mental & physical health
