Beckwith Youth Committee plants 200 trees for Earth Day

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The Beckwith Youth Committee (BYC) marked Earth Day on Saturday, May 3 by planting 200 trees behind the new township office at Beckwith Park.

The trees, purchased from Ferguson Forest Centre in Kemptville, were planted as part of Beckwith’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and youth engagement. The initiative also supports Lanark County’s goal of planting one million trees.

Reeve Richard Kidd, who joined the planting effort, praised the youth volunteers.

“A big thank you to the Beckwith Youth Committee for planting 200 trees at the back of the new township office,” Kidd said. “They’re helping Lanark County with its goal of planting one million trees and leaving their mark on the future landscape of our municipal office for years to come.”

Youth participants shared their thoughts on the annual tradition.

“Because it’s fun to watch them grow over the years, and it’s fun to give back to my community,” said Hunter Bowles. His brother, Bryce, added: “They help our community stay healthy and clean, and it’s fun to plant trees.”

The Township of Beckwith thanked the BYC and all involved for their commitment to community-based environmental stewardship.