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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...

Small Beginnings: Greening St. Augustine’s Anglican Church in Edmonton

The Rewilding Committee, a group of dedicated volunteers in Edmonton, Alberta, received a $10,000 grant to add more greenery to St. Augustine's...

Tree Canada Launches Operation ReLeaf Grants to Combat Tree Loss from Natural Disasters

Tree Canada Launches Operation ReLeaf Grants to Combat Tree Loss from Natural Disasters   [Ottawa, 26 August 2024] – Tree Canada has...

Equity in Canada’s Urban Forests

Over the past decade, urban forestry has shifted from focusing on methods and frameworks to addressing broader social and environmental issues, especially...

Community-Driven Land Restoration in Manitoba’s Boreal Forest

The Whitefish River First Nation Public Library’s is growing a community garden to create a space where youth and elders can come...

Growing Community with the Whitefish River First Nation Library

The Whitefish River First Nation Public Library’s is growing a community garden to create a space where youth and elders can come...

Branching Out: A Look at Tree Canada’s 2024 Community Tree Grants

As we embark on another year of community greening across Canada, it’s with immense pleasure and gratitude that we share insights into...

Why Maintenance Matters: Stewarding Our Urban Forests

Urban trees and shrubs provide numerous benefits to our towns and cities. Lining our streets and filling our parks and green spaces,...

Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and the Tree Canada Legacy

Many environmental accolades have been attributed to Brian Mulroney: the U.S.-Canada Air Quality Agreement that reduced acid rain, the Environmental Protection Act,...