“After the devastating environmental impact of the recent wildfires in B.C., our team is on a mission to help support a greener province,” says Reyhana Patel, head of communications and government relations at Islamic Relief Canada.
“In Bell Slough, temperature changes, industrialization and agriculture have had a particularly negative impact on the environment, including on wildlife such as salmon. Our aim with this initiative is to engage with the Chilliwack community to help restore the greenery and wildlife that have been lost.”
Media members are invited to attend the Seeds of Hope tree-planting event on Saturday, October 16 from 1 pm to 3 pm at Bell Slough (46463 Ballam Road, Chilliwack).
The cost to plant a tree or shrub is $30. Funds raised from the planting of each tree in Chilliwack will go toward farmers planting a corresponding number of trees in Kashmir and the Palestinian territories.
To confirm your attendance or arrange an interview with the B.C. team, please contact Sanam Islam, communications manager, at [email protected] or call 437 970 5656.
About Islamic Relief Canada
Islamic Relief Canada is a registered charity in Canada and a prominent Muslim NGO that works in more than 30 countries to provide humanitarian relief and build resilient, prosperous communities. Visit islamicrelief.ca for more information.