As part of our Rotary Club’s 100th Anniversary celebrations, members planted 100 native trees — one for each year of Rotary service in St. Marys.
This collaborative project brought together three partners:
- The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, which supplied the trees.
- The Town of St. Marys, which prepared the site and dug the holes.
- And our Rotary Club members, who completed the planting.
The Town selected the location to enhance the berm that separates a residential subdivision from the adjacent rail line — creating a natural buffer that will benefit the environment and beautify the community for years to come (where train line turns south just past Broken Rail Brewery).
The mix of native species included white pine, basswood, sugar maple, black cherry, and several varieties of oak.
This living legacy is a proud example of community partnership and Rotary’s enduring commitment to environmental stewardship — a fitting tribute to 100 years of “Service Above Self.”
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