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Paying Tribute to Women in Urban Forestry on International Women’s Day
On March 8th, in celebration of International Women’s Day, Tree Canada honours the Canadian women who, through their hard work, passion, and...
Meet Our New Forestry Specialists: The Experts Behind Tree Canada’s Urban Forestry Work
Our Forestry Specialists (FS) are the backbone of our work in urban forestry at Tree Canada. They play a vital role in...
Cultivating Greener Communities: Insights from the FCM Sustainable Cities Conference
I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Sustainable Communities Conference (SCC), presented by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), in Fredericton....
Reflections on CUFC 2024: A Focus on Equity in Urban Forestry
The 2024 Canadian Urban Forest Conference (CUFC) took place from October 15 to 18 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, bringing together urban forestry researchers,...
Ten Canadian Cities Receive Grants for Green Spaces and Tree Planting
CN and Tree Canada have awarded ten Canadian communities with $50,000 grants for tree planting and greening projects. These grants, totaling $500,000,...
Winter Threats to Canadian Trees: Keeping Our Urban and Rural Forests Healthy
Canada’s winter, with its snowy landscapes and crisp air, is breathtaking—but it’s a challenging season for our trees. Both urban and rural...
Embracing Green for the Holidays: A Guide to Ecological Festivities 2024
The holiday season is a perfect opportunity to make choices that reflect our care for loved ones and for nature. By being...
How Nature Plays a Role in Holiday and New Year Celebrations Around the World
Trees and plants are woven into celebrations around the world and across different calendars, playing a vital role in connecting us to...
Restoring Stanley Park: Community and Conservation Efforts Combat Moth Infestation
Stanley Park is Vancouver’s first and largest urban park, stemming from 400-hectares of coastal temperate rainforest, with views of water, mountains and...
Is That a Bear in Your Tree? Living Peacefully With Wildlife
The Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y), alongside hundreds of partners, works to protect and connect habitats along the spine of the...
Tree Canada Now Accepting Applications for 2025 Community Tree Grants
Eligible groups are encouraged to apply for funding by December 9, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. EST. In 2024, Tree Canada approved funding...
Celebrating National Tree Day Contest Winners
On September 25 and 28, 2024, Tree Canada celebrated another successful National Tree Day (NTD), bringing together communities across the country to...
Over 3,000 BMO and Tree Canada volunteers to plant trees in every province for...
BMO and Tree Canada are partnering for the third consecutive year to help Canadians improve the health of their communities in celebration...