Partners in planting – City of Oshawa receives trees from CN

The City of Oshawa is thrilled to have received a donation from CN Stronger Communities Fund to plant 15 native trees at Coldstream Park.

Coldstream Park is located at 1467 Coldstream Drive, northeast of Taunton Road and Grandview Street North and adjacent to Norman G. Powers Public School. The park features a playground, ball diamond, soccer fields and paved pathways.

Trees play an important role in helping to combat climate change, growing the urban forest and improving our public spaces by providing shade and habitat.

The City understands the many contributions trees have on the environment and the importance of working with others to build a resilient tree canopy and support sustainable living for future generations. The planting of new trees in our community aligns with the Oshawa Strategic Plan and our strategic goal of Environmental Responsibility.

CN promotes community sustainability by enhancing green space across Canada in a sustainable, environmentally responsible manner. Through CN Stronger Communities Fund, CN contributes funds to organizations and initiatives that focus on five areas, with environmental sustainability as one of the focus areas.

Quotes:

“The City of Oshawa appreciates the generous donation from CN that has seen 15 trees native to Ontario planted at Coldstream Park,” said Mayor Dan Carter. “Trees are an important part of our community – they help maintain our tree canopy and contribute to keeping the great City of Oshawa green and beautiful.”

“The new trees are a welcome addition to Coldstream Park – especially for the park users and the elementary students next door,” said Councillor John Gray, Chair of the Community and Operations Services Committee. “Trees offer shade and beauty, and help clean the air we breathe and grow our urban forest.”

“Enhancing our parks and green spaces makes our community more welcoming and beautiful and encourages outdoor activities and healthy lifestyles,” said Councillor Jim Lee, Vice-Chair of the Community and Operations Services Committee. “This grant from CN will certainly have a positive impact for the area.”

“After an incident a few months ago in which a healthy tree was cut down in this very same park, it is fantastic to see Coldstream Park chosen as the location for the new trees,” said Ward 1 Regional & City Councillor John Neal. “On behalf of the neighbourhood and Ward 1, thank you CN!”

“Thank you CN for providing this wonderful tree planting enhancement for Coldstream Park! It is a most welcome and timely donation to this busy north east Oshawa neighbourhood park located between two schools and servicing a large population. Hopefully it will be a catalyst for further park redesign and quality improvements allowing the many area families who are keenly interested to enjoy the outdoors and be active and safely connected,” said Ward 1 City Councillor Rosemary McConkey.