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Mount Tree Forest -First Tree of the Year
A vibrant ceremony on September 21st celebrated the Mount Forest Chapter of Tree Trust’s first Tree of the Year. The event featured bagpipes by Jim Stewart, a land acknowledgment by Kate Rowley, and inspiring speeches from Mayor Andy Lennox, Councillor Sherry Burke, Tree Trust representative Braedon Witt, Green Team member Read more…
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Guelph Tree Walk Sept 26th!
Celebrate National Forest Week with a 1km neighbourhood tree walk in the Onward Willow Neighborhood of Guelph! You will explore the large, unique trees in this neighbourhood and discuss the importance of retaining these trees, while planning for the next generation with succession plantings. Guided by ISA certified arborist Aaron Read more…
Centre Wellington Events
2024 Inventory Experience
That’s a wrap! Thanks to everyone who participated this summer. Special thanks to the Centre Wellington Community Foundation for funding this successful pilot program. Details for next summer to follow.
Centre Wellington Events
2024 Centre Wellington Tree Trail
Join us on a walking tour and get to know some of the wonderful trees that grace our community. On this self-guided tour visit trees used for masts, medicine and music. See seeds shaped like golf balls and cigars. And meet a tree that gives squirrels extra treats every few Read more…
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Mount Forest hosting Launch Tree event on September 21st!
We are excited to have chosen an Amur Cork Tree as our first legacy tree to receive care. Refreshments will be served as our certified arborist prunes the tree. LOCATION: Mount Forest Post Office. TIME: 10:00 am. Please arrive by 9:45. For more details, please reach out to Erin Kiers Read more…
Mount Forest News
Wellington North Green Team developing framework to protect municipal trees
Our Mount Forest chapter leader Daphne Rappard under the North Wellington Green Team demands that the township create a tree protection bylaw. According to the report on the municipal tree framework, the development action will include “enhancing urban development practices” with tree management protocols for new developments and municipal capital projects as well Read more…
Stratford-Perth News
Our autumn 2022 Tree Trust Tree, a sugar maple on the grounds of the Stratford Perth Museum
There are a number of mature trees that run along the west property line – a standout, growing by the museum’s sign, is a grand Sugar Maple. As a museum, there are impeccable records about the history of the site. While no specific mention was made as to when the Read more…
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Magnificent Black Walnut on Algonquin Island
In June, 2023 we cared for this 70-year-old Black Walnut. This tree was a prime Tree Trust candidate because its biological health is good, and it has remained strong even during the extreme floods of 2017 and 2019. Our arborist reduced the large overextending branch, and installed cobra cable to Read more…