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Waterloo Region Tree Trust at St. Jerome’s University
“How old do you think the tree is?” Jim Robson, the Director of Facilities at St. Jerome’s University, asked me this question while we stared upwards into the branches of a large, spreading bur oak on the university campus. The tree sits near Laurel Creek and has obviously been providing Read more…
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Centre Wellington 2025 Tree of the Year
Submissions are now open for the 2025 Centre Wellington Tree of the Year, sponsored by Echo Foundation. To nominate a tree for our 2025 Tree of the Year, fill out the form on the right or send an email to [email protected]. Let us know in a couple of sentences why Read more…
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Tune in March 18 at 7:00pm
Tune in to 88.7 The River for Mind, Body & Spirit, hosted by Erin Kiers, as local environmentalists from the Mount Forest Green Team and Tree Trust share exciting details about their upcoming initiatives and discuss their passion for protecting the environment. Join us for an inspiring conversation and learn about Read more…
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Preserving care for an old Black Walnut tree in Guelph- April 12th
We will watch as a team of specially trained arborists, led by Doug Steel of Full Circle Tree Care, climb high up to administer life preserving care for an old Black Walnut tree. This event is organized by the Guelph Tree Trust volunteer team, supported by Woodlawn Memorial Park staff Read more…
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New Tree Trust chapter launching in Erin later this year
The idea was sparked after local residents reached out with questions about protecting older trees in their area. Nicola Gailits, Tree Trust’s Erin community lead shared that while tree planting is important, many people forget the value of the trees that are already standing. She explained that mature trees can Read more…
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Arborist Workshop- Sept 12th
Save the date for this arborist workshop! Purchase early bird tickets for $150 until May 31st Be sure to sign up, as its limited to 75 Attendees This full-day workshop combines lectures, case studies, and outdoor field learning, Be ready to engage, and learn arboriculture techniques to help clients retain Read more…
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RCYC Board announced its partnership with Tree Trust to enhance the Memorial Tree Program
The Toronto Islands serve as a vital natural barrier, shielding downtown Toronto fromwind and storm surges off Lake Ontario. However, recent losses of trees on the Islands,particularly those of the Royal Canadian Yacht Club (RCYC), highlight the impact ofsevere storms in 2017 and 2019. To aid in restoring the island’s Read more…
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Saving the World’s Forests: Diana Beresford-Kroeger’s Call to Action
As wildfires rage across the globe – from charred forests in Jasper to flames consuming Greece’s pines and millions of acres of the Amazon – Irish botanist Diana Beresford-Kroeger is determined to save our trees. Based in Merrickville, Ontario, she’s a scientist, author, and advocate with a bold “bioplan” to Read more…