A little more green has been added to the boundary along an industrial site near the Detroit River in west Windsor.
The Port of Windsor and Lafarge have teamed up to create a giant berm, complete with trees to act as a natural barrier.
The planting was an inclusive event with Grade six through eight students from the Windsor Islamic Academy.
Port Board Vice Chair, Anthony Mascaro says they're letting people know they're part of the west Windsor community.
"Beautifying the west end and providing some support to local neighbours in terms of noise control, pollution control and keeping the habitat local and making sure things continue to thrive and excel in this area," says Mascaro.
Windsor Port Authority Vice Chair Anthony Mascarol with Windsor Islamic Academy Students, Lafarge Windsor site, October 30, 2018 (by AM800's Peter Langille)
Academy Imam and teacher, Nazim Mangera says tree planting is a key part of Islamic culture.
"Whenever somebody plants a tree and if any human being or bird or animal or anybody benefits from it, that's considered as a form of charity," says Mangera. "Also trees and greenery, it looks so good to the eyes and we see unfortunately nowadays people are not taking care of the environment."
Student Abdurhim Mahmoud hopes the trees are around for a long time.
"I'll make a mark and I'll just know which one was my tree and which one is everybody. And when I'm older I'm just going to be happy that I helped the environment," he says.
26 native Carolinian trees have been planted already with a total of 53 being placed on the berm.
The top soil on the berm came from the Holy Names track when it was refurbished.
The port put in $12,000 to the project for the tree planting and Lafarge another $60,000 to create the berm.
Digging begins! Trees next. #cklw @AM800News pic.twitter.com/IWq9yKDiY4
— Peter Langille (@PLangille800) October 30, 2018