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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...

Your Ultimate Guide to National Tree Day 2024

National Tree Day is a highlight of my work every year. After months of planning, coordinating, and working closely with our amazing...

Then and Now: The Ongoing Impact of National Tree Day Planting Events

As the 13th edition of National Tree Day approaches, it's the perfect time to look back at some of our past planting...

Impactful National Tree Day 2024 Projects!

September is always a very exciting month at Tree Canada! Our fall planting season is in full swing, and we collaborate with...