The North East Pioneer Trail is a relatively new walking/biking path located in the north east corner of Winnipeg along an abandoned railway. Although it is well used and provides excellent alternative transportation right into the centre of the city, it is mostly void of trees and open to the elements. The A Rocha group in Winnipeg decided to do something about this. In early June twenty-five volunteers from at least 3 local churches came out to help plant over 200 trees and shrubs as part of A Rocha’s first Winnipeg Stewardship Project. The city of Winnipeg supplied both native plant species as well as two excellent naturalist guides to instruct the volunteers. The planting happened along a section of creek that cuts across the greenway and winds its way through a large part of the city. Some of the volunteers had never planted a tree before, and many commented that they would like to be part of more projects like this in the future. All were enthused about the opportunity to “green” their own neighborhood.