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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Toronto Island Community 2023 Tree of the Year winner is the majestic Scots Pine. Watch the interview by Prof. Pricklethorn with the winner here!
On August 5, 2024 for “Sally”, the Crack Willow in the playing field on Ward’s Island: here is the full video!
Are you looking to nominate a tree in this area? Waterloo Region is now accepting new nominations until August 31st, 2024. To nominate a tree, submit a photo with up to 150 words describing why it deserves to be crowned 2024 “Tree of the Year.” to [email protected] Updates on news coverage Read more…
2024 Update – The Tree Trust TBM has broken ground on their new native tree nursery! Located near Tomahawk Golf Course, this marks a step in increasing Tree Trust’s capacity to offer native tree stock to maintain and expand the urban tree canopy. Tree Trust would like to thank Gerbe Read more…