www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, July 25, 2013 | 4 Alert: Your ash trees may be at Celebration of trees Friday Area residents interested in enjoying the town's beautiful trees while getting some exercise are invited to attend the inaugural Oakville Canopy Club Bike Ride and Celebration of Trees event tomorrow (Friday) at Coronation Park. The family event, which begins at 8:30 a.m., features a number of fun activities including a Mom and Tot tree climb; bucket truck rides; a horse-drawn log pull and a drumming circle. Those who attend can also learn what to do to protect Oakville's ash trees from the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). "Trees are definitely worth celebrating. Not only do they enhance the beauty of our community, but they provide oxygen and food," said John McNeil, manager of Forestry Services. "Trees help cool the environment and our homes. They create habitats for wildlife. And most importantly, they are teachers and playmates. Trees bring people together." The bike ride portion of the event takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. along a 22-km stretch of Oakville and Burlington's waterfront. Cyclists wanting to take part in the ride should register at www.tourdestreeseh. eventbrite.ca. The $55 ride registration fee includes all the opening activities, breakfast snack, bike jersey, post-ride massage, lunch at the ride's risk from the Emerald Ash Borer ® TruGreen, Canada's leading lawn and tree care company, has been contracted to treat ash trees on public lands in the Town of Oakville from June through August. Trees are definitely worth celebrating. Not only do they enhance the beauty of our community, but they provide oxygen and food. Trees help cool the environment and our homes. They create habitats for wildlife. And most importantly, they are teachers and playmates. Trees bring people together. John McNeil, Ash trees in the Oakville area may be at risk from Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive pest that destroys ash trees if left untreated. Avoid the costs of removal and replacement by treating your ash trees today with help from TruGreen. Special pricing available for Oakville residents. Call or visit TruGreen online for details. 1-866-294-7962 TruGreen.ca Manager Forestry Services, Town of Oakville Learn more about protecting your ash trees. Join the Oakville Canopy Club. For more information visit oakville.ca final destination at Barangas on the Beach restaurant, plus a contribution to the Canadian Tree fund, which supports urban forestry research and education. Riders are encouraged to have their bikes tuned; carry an extra inner tube; and to bring sunglasses, helmet and water bottle. Those not wishing to ride back after the lunch stop should prearrange a ride home from Van Wagners Beach after 3 p.m. The event will take place rain or shine. The activities and ride kick-off will be held at the west end of Coronation Park located at 1426 Lakeshore Rd. W. For more information, visit the Canopy Club events page at www.oakville.ca. Call today for your personal tour. We'd love to have you join us! · Enjoy our fresh home cooked meals- never catered · Daily housekeeping including linen and laundry service · Our spacious sun filled facility · Nursing staff 24 hours a day for your peace of mind Retirement Living 380 Sherin Drive, Oakville, Ontario (905) 847-1413 www.vistamere.ca At Its Best