We are just a few weeks away from National Tree Day – Wednesday, September 23! While in years past we have come together to celebrate with community planting events, our current situation with COVID-19 makes this year very different. Although we are...

As the new CEO of Tree Canada, I am excited to have joined the team in time for National Tree Day! National Tree Day is a meaningful way to reflect on the positive impact that trees have on our lives and to...

I still remember the unique way my 10 year friendship with Royal Galipeau began. After his first election as a federal Conservative M.P. in 2006, Royal Galipeau began a nice tradition of planting a tree in his Orléans riding during National Forest...

The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed March 21 the International Day of Forests. As the UN website says, “The Day will celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests. On each International Day of Forests, countries are...

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...

Summer is finally here, and that means more trips to neighbourhood parks. As the pandemic restrictions ease, families will schedule outdoor play dates for their kids and playgrounds will increasingly become a popular destination for active and creative play. During these hottest...