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International Women’s Day 2023: Sheila Flint
Sheila Flint, ISA Certified Arborist Forestry Specialist – Northern Alberta, Tree Canada Working in Urban Forestry for over 35 years 1....
Five Reasons We Love Trees
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, let’s extend our love beyond friends and family to reflect on our gratitude for trees too!...
Our Exciting Plans for the Year Ahead
The beginning of each new year is an occasion to reflect on the previous one and dream about the year ahead. At...
Trees: our natural allies for living longer, healthier and happier lives
Escaping into nature has become a solace for many of us during the last few years. Getting away from the busyness of...
How Trees Survive in Winter
We all appreciate the shade trees give us in the summer and their beautiful leaves in the fall, but what about during...
How To Best Prepare Newly-planted Trees for Winter
Trees don’t ask us to pull them from the earth of the nursery or the forest where they began their life. We...
Five Ways to Gift Green This Holiday Season
As another year ends, many of us will be celebrating the holidays with family and friends. If part of your holiday tradition...
Reduce Your Impact: Extend the Life of your Christmas Tree
Traditionally, the Christmas tree is prized for its fullness, shape and height. However, choosing the right tree is not just about its...
Through the Years: Celebrating 30 Years of Partnership with Home Hardware
This year marked 30 years of partnership between Tree Canada and a Canadian community staple, Home Hardware Stores Limited....
MP Bains Announces Over 21 Million New Trees in Partnership with Tree Canada
November 22, 2022 (New Westminster, B.C.) – Canada is dedicated to helping restore and expand Canada’s forests from coast to coast. Trees are...
Tree Canada launches Community Tree Grants to support local greening projects in 2023
November 14, 2022 (Ottawa, ON) – Tree Canada has launched the application period for its Community Tree Grants, the only national community greening, innovation...
Why do leaves change colour?
The biology of leaves According to the University of Tennessee’s Agricultural Extension Service, leaves contain ‘chloroplasts’ which are disk-like structures within cells...
National Tree Day 2022: Another Successful Year!
On September 21st, Tree Canada celebrated its 11th annual National Tree Day across the country. Thanks to the support of BMO Financial...