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Centre Wellington Tree Fest 2025
Celebrate the beauty and importance of our urban canopy at this free, family-friendly event. Join us September 20th at Confederation Park in Fergus, Ontario.
Guelph News
Neighbourhood Forest Tree Walk
Hidden Treasures of the Urban Forest: A Guided Walk Join us on a guided native tree walk through Preservation Park, led by tree experts from Guelph Tree Trust, Nature Guelph, & Reep Green Solutions. On this walk you will get introduced to the endangered tree species of Ontario, learn the Read more…
Erin Events
Erin Elder Tree Care Day Highlights
Erin Elder Tree Care Day Highlights This Spring was the launch of a new chapter of Tree Trust in Erin. It was a successful day that brought the community of Erin together to celebrate elder trees. The day began with inspiring speeches from Nicola Gailits (Tree Trust event organizer), Toni Read more…
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Join us for Mead and Meander
Join us for a two-hour guided forest walk and mead tasting at Wicket Welly Farm in Belwood. Explore forest ecology, sustainable woodlot management, and the cultural history of our forests while enjoying locally crafted mead.
Mount Forest News
Mount Forest Legacy Tree of the Year
Come celebrate the Mount Forest Legacy Tree of the Year on September 20th. This family-friendly event will run from 10am-12pm and feature many activities such as an engaging professional tree care demonstration, local speakers, music, and refreshments!
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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 Tree of the Year Celebration
Join us in honouring the 2025 Centre Wellington Tree of the Year! The winning tree will be announced in mid-September, so stay tuned for the reveal! In the meantime, mark your calendars for Saturday, September 27, 2025, to honour this year’s remarkable tree with a special celebration! Enjoy light refreshments, 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…