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City of Surrey Plants Shade Trees near Elementary School
On May 7th, city staff, volunteers and community members participated in a tree planting event at William Beagle Park, in Surrey, B.C. A total of 46 large trees were planted to increase tree canopy coverage and provide shade for park visitors. This…
Restoring Forests with First Nations Communities
As we continue to experience the effects of climate change through more frequent and intense storms, floods or wildfires, it’s increasingly important that we maintain efforts to plant and nurture trees in our communities and wild spaces. Through our National Greening Program,…
The Benefits and Barriers to Green Exercise
We all know that physical activity has a positive effect on physical and psychological health. Studies have also confirmed that time spent in nature has positive effects on one’s mental health. In fact, research shows that walking through a forest for just…
Offset Your Carbon through our New Grow Clean Air Program
Tree Canada is breathing new life into its carbon offset program, Grow Clean Air, through an exciting partnership with the Coastal First Nations-Great Bear Initiative (CFN-GBI). Individuals and businesses can now offset their emissions by contributing to purchase carbon credits generated by…
What should you plant in your edible garden this year?
With approximately 1 in 10 Canadians aged 12 and older experiencing food insecurity, planting edible trees seems like a common-sense approach to providing Canadians with nutritious food sources while increasing the tree canopy across different communities. If you’re planning a community garden…
Trees Need Homes Too: Protecting the Urban Canopy Cover Amid Increased Need for Housing Developments
With the continued growth of the Canadian population, the increased need for affordable housing, and the rising cost of living, Canadians are looking for economical solutions to their living situations. For some, that means downsizing while for others, that means moving across…
Tree Canada Appoints Nicole Hurtubise as Chief Executive Officer
May 16, 2022 (Ottawa, ON) – Tree Canada’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicole Hurtubise as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer, effective May 16, 2022. With over 25 years of experience in the non-profit sector, Ms. Hurtubise…
Celebrate the Earth This Week!
Each year we celebrate the Earth on April 22nd. This special day is a great opportunity for communities to come together and take action in celebration of our beautiful planet. Whether you celebrate by spending time among trees, starting a garden or…
From Farming to Gaming: Sponsors Find Meaningful Ways to Plant Trees
Resilient ecosystems, healthier people and greener communities are essential to Canada’s present and future. That’s why we welcome opportunities to celebrate and invest in our planet today. At Tree Canada, we are encouraged by our community’s support for our work to help…
The State of the Arborist Industry in Ontario
Ontario’s arborist industry is growing and evolving as the conversation around the health of our planet and how to preserve it continues. What is an Arborist? An arborist is an individual with the technical knowledge and experience required to optimize health and…