On June 2, 2012 we will be having a work party AND the cheque presentation from the TD Green Streets Program at Copley Community Orchard.

(For information regarding the work party, click here).

Copley Orchard Members, Environmental Youth Alliance, and Commercial Drive Business Society will be awarded $15,000 to be used towards the establishment of a 1.2 acre community orchard, engaging local residents, schools, and businesses in urban greening and food production.

Details:

What: Copley Community Orchard launch / TD Green Streets funding announcement There will be a ceremonial fruit tree planting in the orchard’s “commons” area to complement the site’s existing eight, 100 year old apple trees

When: Saturday, June 2, 11 am – 12 pm

Where: Copley Community Orchard, corner of Copley Street and Vanness Avenue (map)

Who: Copley Community Orchard Members, Environmental Youth Alliance – Jodi Peters, Project Coordinator Commercial Drive Business Society – Rolando Cardeno, Executive BIA Coordinator TD Friends of the Environment Foundation – Mandip Kharod, TD Regional Manager Tree Canada – Christian Walli

75 applications were submitted to the 2012 TD Green Streets Program, and this was one of 21 projects selected from across the country.

About the TD Green Streets Program: Applications to the 2012 TD Green Streets program were open to Canadian municipalities, First Nations communities, and Business Improvement Associations (BIAs) in Vancouver and Toronto. All submissions were reviewed by regional Tree Canada Advisors, Board Members, urban forest practitioners and TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TD FEF) representatives based on innovation, community involvement and technical expertise.

We hope to see you at Copley Community Orchard on June 2nd!