Calgary's Tree Planting Program: Boost Green Game

0:00It's April 6th. This is Calgary News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Calgary is dropping 10,000 trees on folks through the branching out program, letting residents plant them on their own property to boost them. Cities Green Game, registrations kickoff Tuesday at 10am for the Northwest Quadrant, then roll out to Northeast on April 14th, Southeast on 21st, and Southwest on 28th. You got to finish the city's online right tree, right location module first, then register once per address for up to two trees. No guarantees though. Since stocks limited, trees stay on private land and you're on your own for planting. This push comes as Calgary's tree canopy sits at just 9.62% right now, covering public and private spots alike. The city wants to hit 16% by 2060, cooling summers, cutting erosion, cleaning air and water, and pumping up biodiversity. Moves for a hotter planet.

1:00They've doubled the trees this year thanks to last year's hype, with picks like Bur oak, linden, maples, aspens, pines, and crab apples. Northside grabs at Whitehorn Station, May 30th to June 7th. South at Douglas Glen, June 13th to 21st. Trees come in five gallon pots with free mulch if you bring a bin. Unclaimed ones go first, come, first served. Meanwhile, snag a $50 rain barrel rebate through Green Calgary, up to three per house till October 31st while 3500 last. Hit Calgary.Californ, all the deets and get planting.