June marks the beginning of Pride Month for many countries – first celebrated in the United States to commemorate the Stonewall riots that took place in June of 1969. Contemporary celebrations of Pride Month include high-energy parades, film festivals, mournful remembrances of...

In honour of Pride Month and Indigenous History Month, which take place every June, our team is dedicating this month to celebrate diversity and inclusion. As an organization, every day we are learning and striving to improve all lives through greening communities...

International Day of Forests is on March 21, and this year, the theme is ‘Forest Restoration: a path to recovery and well-being” – a theme which especially rings true this year of all years. With an increased attention on how important trees...

I am old enough (but just old enough, honestly) to remember when the Canadian flag was first adopted by Parliament (before that it was the British ensign). There was (in true Canadian spirit) a spirited debate before the maple leaf was adopted...

Canada has breathtaking natural scenery and, at this time of year, a kaleidoscope of color happens across our nation’s forests. Here are five areas to view the fall foliage at its best across Canada from west to east: 1. Beautiful British Columbia’s...

The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive species that originated in China, because it has no natural predators in North America, it has become a devastating problem for North American ash trees (Fraxinus). Cities in Eastern Canada have been severely affected...