Shout out to the Grand 101 – we are grateful to our local radio station that does so much to promote our work. In April 2021, Toni was interviewed on SwapTalk with McKim and Rob who always make it so fun! You can listen to their conversation about the value of trees, Read more…
Listen to Pete speak with Jewel 99.3 about the community’s new program, why it’s important to care for mature trees, and Meaford Tree Trust’s plans for 2021!
Join Tree Trust Founder Toni Ellis for her illuminating conversation with Blake Melnick about the Tree Trust program. Learn about the importance of mature trees – from their historical and cultural significance on the landscape to how they act as a key tool in the fight against climate change. Hope Read more…
I’ve lived in Elora for more than 25 years and have always admired four very old sugar maples growing in front of Collins Barrow on the main road between Elora and Fergus. Driving past them always made me feel good. On a route with precious few majestic trees, these were Read more…
Read the full article by The Stratford Beacon Herald and learn how Tree Trust Stratford-Perth advocated for the Argyle Street trees.
Jenny Bull & Anne Kotyk, Toronto Island Community Professor Pricklethorn says: “Plant the right tree in the right place!” Do you want a cooler yard in summer? Did you lose trees in your yard to flooding? Do you want to beautify your environment and encourage biodiversity? Plant a Tree! Here Read more…
Sheila Murray-Belisle, Toronto Island Community Pruning Pruning removes dead and dying branches, allowing room for new, healthy growth and protecting the surrounding area from damage. It also deters pest and animal infestations. The best time to trim trees is late fall to early spring. Be careful of trimming in early Read more…
Bronwyn Clement & Connie Clement, Toronto Island Community To help you think through how to talk with a neighbour about these concerns, we found a couple of helpful resources. Queensland, Australia’s government provides a step-by-step guide to neighbour disputes that offers advice about consulting your neighbour that begins with: Talk Read more…
In the fall of 2019, a row of elderly and neglected Sugar Maples on Side Road 15 was cut down. In response to this, Portage in Salem called to report the impending removals of 4 more Sugar Maples which they hoped could be saved. After assessing the state of the Read more…
In the fall of 2020, Stratford-Perth Tree Trust welcomed 25 guests on the grounds of St. James Anglican Church to observe the impressive craft of conservation arboriculture on display. Tim’s Tree Care stewarded the program’s third legacy tree, which is estimated to be a century old and weighs 30+ tonnes. Read more…