FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Prince George, B.C. – The City of Prince George hosted a special tree planting ceremony on September 4, in celebration of a grant received from CN and Tree Canada.
Prince George is one of 10 communities across Canada to receive $50,000 to enhance the community’s natural environment, improve social well-being, and engage residents who value green spaces. The grant was used to refurbish the garden next to the new pergola which was recently completed at Connaught Hill Park.
“The City is grateful for this contribution from CN and Tree Canada to further enhance the gardens at Connaught Hill Park, which are so beautiful,” said Mayor Simon Yu. “Prince George is known for its wealth of greenspaces and our City staff have done great work to improve this space for the entire community to enjoy.”
More than 250 plants are now featured in the expanded gardens, including four trees. In addition to the work made possible through the grant at Connaught Hill Park, staff are also planting trees throughout the community as part of the City’s annual Tree Planting Greening the City project.
The pergola at Connaught Hill Park can be booked for weddings and other events. Residents can book any City-owned park for special occasions on the City website.
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Media contact:
Kendall Robertson, senior communications advisor
Mobile: 778-349-5393
Email: media@princegeorge.ca
