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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...

Lagabière Supports the Planting of 70 Trees at CEGEP of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

On September 30th, 20 volunteers from Lagabière Brasserie Artisanale planted 70 large trees and 9 shrubs at the front of the CEGEP...

Tree Canada’s Community Tree Grants: What You Need to Know

Tree Canada is happy to announce that the application period for our Community Tree Grants (CTGs) is open! Eligible groups are invited...

BMO and Tree Canada work together to increase tree cover in cities across Canada...

Over 1,800 volunteers will plant thousands of urban trees on September 21st September 21, 2022 (Ottawa, ON) – Community volunteers and BMO Financial...

National Tree Day: Organize Your Own Celebration!

This year, Tree Canada is planning the biggest National Tree Day yet! And our hope is that Canadians will be able to...

National Tree Day Through the Years

As our annual National Tree Day approaches, let’s look back at past National Tree Day celebrations and some of the memories that...

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The Benefits of Green School Grounds

Many school boards in Canada are recognizing that green school grounds are beneficial for childhood learning and development. Greener school grounds directly...

How Does Wildlife Benefit from Urban Forests?

From insects and birds to chipmunks and raccoons, living creatures can be found in green spaces throughout Canada’s urban communities. Whether it’s...