It is the nature of a forest to heal, thereby, what better theme for a project than a healing forest? After the 2015 Healing Walk in Ottawa, and prior to the release of the Truth and Reconciliation report, Peter Croal, a longtime...

A crispness enters the air, green becomes white and soon the holidays are upon us. The quest for a real Christmas tree is one many of us take on with joy every year. And why not? A real tree brings the great...

There were plenty of trees in and around the small community where I grew up. Many parks could be found within city limits along with small woodlands. I spent hours simply walking through and taking in those “inner city forests” and letting...

Originally posted on Innovating Canada Aside from being lovely to look at, trees supply many goods and services — wood for building our homes, shelter for wildlife, air purification, and flood protection, to name a few. Trees also offer many health, economic,...

Green spaces have many social values in our lives. They have been proven to reduce crime and road rage, stimulate learning, and improve test scores/productivity (The Social Benefits of Green Spaces. [Web]. Retrieved from https://projectevergreen.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/LifestyleBenefitsofGreenSpace.pdf). Cities and organizations are recognizing the social...

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...