Danielle St-Aubin
A Farewell Message
To the lovely Tree Canada community, It is with mixed feelings that I announce my departure from Tree Canada. While I have truly enjoyed my time here and have great respect for the Board, the staff, and you – our lovely Tree…
Mother Trees
I recently came across some interesting information about “Mother Trees”, a project which highlights research led by Professor of Forest Ecology and leader of the Mother Tree Project, Dr. Suzanne Simard. Her work outlines how some mature trees take on the role…
Celebrating our fathers
Not surprisingly, I always think of my dad on Father’s Day. He was born during the Great Depression, the third of six children. During that time, my grandfather bravely took the family to a remote town in Northern Ontario in the hope…
The respite of trees
There were plenty of trees in and around the small community where I grew up. Many parks could be found within city limits along with small woodlands. I spent hours simply walking through and taking in those “inner city forests” and letting…
Winter: an unique opportunity to see trees
I love trees in the winter. There is a certain quality, a certain beauty to them at this time of year. And though some may say that trees look a bit eerie or even sad in winter, I find that this season offers…
The gift of a tree
When I was a child, I had a favourite tree. It was a large maple that grew in a patch of dirt that separated our house from our neighbour’s house. I don’t know who owned the tree as it had been planted…
Trees are good!
Climate change has been top of mind for many Canadians during the federal election. While this is certainly a hot button issue and there have been varying positions relative to what could and should be done, one thing is certain – trees…
National Tree Day: A meaningful way to reflect on the positive impact of trees
As the new CEO of Tree Canada, I am excited to have joined the team in time for National Tree Day! National Tree Day is a meaningful way to reflect on the positive impact that trees have on our lives and to…