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Pacific Region Urban Forestry Update — October 2021
Climate Change in Action Looking back, the summer of 2021 was a season of extremes here in the Pacific Region. The heat dome experienced in British Columbia in late June saw record-breaking temperatures across the province, with some communities experiencing as high…
Another Fall, Another Season for Tree Planting.
We’ve all noticed it happening, and for a while now too. Humidity rates have dropped, the buzz of cicadas has been replaced with the beating of rain on our roofs, and coast-to-coast, Canadians have begun their fall rituals. Whether that be collecting…
Tree Canada boosts Canada’s urban canopy and communities’ spirits on the tenth anniversary of National Tree Day
September 22, 2021 – Ottawa, ON Today, Tree Canada and close to 600 volunteers will plant over 3,000 trees in twelve communities across Canada in celebration of the tenth anniversary of National Tree Day. Tree Canada, along with community volunteers from North…
The Outaouais Environmental Campus and Tree Canada celebrates planting of 20,000 native trees with unveiling of monumental sculpture
September 10, 2021 (Wakefield, QC) — Today, Tree Canada joins the Outaouais Environmental Campus (Eco Echo) in welcoming “land artist” Marc Walter’s monumental sculpture titled “La Grande Nourricière” at Minnes Farm, in Wakefield, Quebec. Its creation is supported by the Cultural Development…
Tree Canada and CN Proudly Announce the Recipients of the 2021 CN EcoConnexions – From the Ground Up Program
MONTREAL, September 8, 2021— CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) and Tree Canada, Canada’s leading national tree-planting charity, are pleased to announce today the names of the 26 communities that are being awarded tree planting grants of up to $25,000. These grants are…
Let’s Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of National Tree Day
The tenth National Tree Day is almost upon us! Over the past ten years, Canadians have celebrated and planted trees across Canada on National Tree Day, which falls on the Wednesday of National Forest Week each year. The benefits of trees to…
10 Reasons to Plant Trees Now
“The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.” ― Nelson Henderson Here are ten reasons why we should plant trees today and the benefits they will provide us for generations to come:…
10 Ways to Celebrate National Tree Day
This year, we are happy to be celebrating our 10th anniversary of National Tree Day on Wednesday September 22nd! Not only are we celebrating a significant milestone this year, but we will celebrate trees with a stronger appreciation for all that they’ve…
Celebrate 10 Years with 10 Tree-mendous Facts about National Tree Day
In honour of the 10th anniversary of National Tree Day, we’ve created a list of ten tree-mendous facts about National Tree Day! We hope that through reading this list, you learn more about the importance and impact of National Tree Day across…
Stick Closer to Trees This Summer
From their ability to sequester carbon and enhance biodiversity to the mental and physical health benefits they provide – there are a number of reasons to love trees. Knowing how much trees provide us: how do you see yourself getting closer to…