Michael Rosen
Keep the love of trees growing: some final words from Mike Rosen, Tree Canada President
Trees – they have grown to be a significant part of my life, both personally and professionally. As my last day at Tree Canada nears (February 28, 2020), I reflect on how much the organization has changed, grown and been a big…
Standing Tall on the Need for Red Seal
For me, one of the most chilling memories of the 1998 Eastern Canada Ice Storm was watching a truck pull up to a clump of white birch on a resident’s front lawn, the “contractor” climbing into the bed of his truck to…
Planting Trees to Save our Climate: Then and Now
On September 27, our office took part in the climate strike in Ottawa, responding to the call to “show we care”. I was struck by the sheer volume of people and conviction in their eyes. Tree Canada firmly believes that planting mores…
From Malley’s to Maples: Collingwood’s Urban Forest Management Plan
One of my first experiences “away from home without parents” was a ski trip to Collingwood. On the advice of one of my friends’ parents, three of us were put on a Greyhound bus, ski equipment and all, to go to (what…
Love the Maple… Love Canada!
I am old enough (but just old enough, honestly) to remember when the Canadian flag was first adopted by Parliament (before that it was the British ensign). There was (in true Canadian spirit) a spirited debate before the maple leaf was adopted…
2018, a year in review at Tree Canada
2018 was an impressive year of planting and learning for us! As we head into 2019, we’re taking this moment to pause and reflect on 2018 and some of the accomplishments and positive impact we collectively achieved together thanks to your support….
A Personal Tribute to Royal Galipeau, Founder of National Tree Day
I still remember the unique way my 10 year friendship with Royal Galipeau began. After his first election as a federal Conservative M.P. in 2006, Royal Galipeau began a nice tradition of planting a tree in his Orléans riding during National Forest…
Canada’s Real Gold – Maple Syrup!
By Michael Rosen, President Tree Canada The Olympics comes every four years but Canada’s real gold comes annually from that nectar of the Gods, maple syrup. We are fortunate to have the one type of tree (maple) and the one type of…
Urban Cowboy Meets Calgary Floods
By Michael Rosen, President, Tree Canada The trip was arranged way in advance. I was invited in May by TELUS (Tree Canada Ultimate sponsor) to attend a special announcement in Calgary. I was obviously excited and honoured. Who was to know that…