New Brunswick
Over 3,000 BMO and Tree Canada volunteers to plant trees in every province for National Tree Day 2024
BMO and Tree Canada are partnering for the third consecutive year to help Canadians improve the health of their communities in celebration of National Tree Day….
Cultivating Food Security and Tradition at Natoaganeg School in Eel Ground, NB
Natoaganeg School is more than just a place of learning. Located in Eel Ground, New Brunswick, the school is also a hub for preserving the heritage, traditions, and culture of the Mi’kmaq people. On October 6th, a total of 35 edible trees and shrubs were planted to bolster the school’s outdoor classroom thanks to support from Tree Canada and project sponsor FedEx through the Edible Trees grant program….
Restoring New Brunswick’s Belleisle Watershed with Community Volunteers
Near the shorelines of Hatfield Point, New Brunswick, a remarkable project took place on June 17 to restore and rejuvenate the delicate ecosystem of Belleisle Bay, a fjord-like branch of the Saint John River. Thanks to a Tree Canada Treemendous Communities grant and project sponsor, Meighen Family Foundation, the event engaged local landowners, community members, and partners to help mitigate erosion and enhance the watershed’s riparian and aquatic habitats….
Trees Need Homes Too: Protecting the Urban Canopy Cover Amid Increased Need for Housing Developments
With the continued growth of the Canadian population, the increased need for affordable housing, and the rising cost of living, Canadians are looking for economical solutions to their living situations. For some, that means downsizing while for others, that means moving across…
Flowering trees across Canada
Flowering trees or trees that start to show their leaves are some of the first and most striking signs of spring. They are a sign that nature is starting to ‘wake up’ and action is happening! Travel across the country with us…
How Tree Canada’s sponsors are taking steps to restore the planet
Over the past 12 months, all of us have had the opportunity to slow down and appreciate the natural world around us. In these difficult times, many people have sought solace among the trees and forests in our communities. At Tree Canada,…
Travelling across Canada’s forests
International Day of Forests is on March 21, and this year, the theme is ‘Forest Restoration: a path to recovery and well-being” – a theme which especially rings true this year of all years. With an increased attention on how important trees…
Atlantic Regional Urban Forest Update January 2021
2020 was a challenging year for all. With the safety of staff as a main priority, along with budget challenges due to the impacts of the pandemic, meant that many of the annual urban forestry programs had to be placed on hold,…
Atlantic Regional Urban Forest Update Fall 2020
Most if not all municipalities across the Atlantic region had a slow start with annual urban forest projects due to COVID restrictions this year. We are all adapting to the “new normal” along with a very dry summer on the East Coast…