NatureCK wants to hear about your favourite tree in Chatham-Kent.
The organization formerly known as Sydenham Field Naturalists is holding a Best Tree in Chatham-Kent contest.
Organizer Susan Jeffrey said it’s a celebration of memories and of keeping forestation in the front of people’s minds.
“I had been out at the cemetery. There’s a beautiful tree there, a big walnut tree. I thought, ‘What has this tree seen?’ It just got me thinking about the different trees in Chatham-Kent,” she said of her inspiration for the contest.
“I thought we should give people an opportunities to tell us their tree stories,” she added.
In some cases, it could be in regard to a tree planted in memory of a loved one, or a celebration of a birth.
“They’re more significant in our lives than we notice,” Jeffrey said.
People have until the end of August to submit.
To nominate a tree, send a photo and fill out NatureCK’s entry form, explaining in 60 words or less why your tree is the best tree in C-K.
All entrees must be of a tree located in Chatham-Kent.
For more information, or to enter, email [email protected]. Please provide your name, phone number, email address, along with a photo of the tree, and the location where the tree can be found.
A team of judges will review each submission.
Contest judges include ReLeaf C-K founder Mike Smith, conservationist Greg Van Every, Chatham Coun. Brock McGregor, and conservationist Larry Cornelis.
Winners will be announced Sept. 21.
