We had an amazing turnout at the Tree of the Year event on October 7th, celebrating a beloved 90-year-old Ginkgo tree! Chapter Manager Marianne Van Den Heivel led the festivities, with insights from Festival head gardener Joelle Bulbrook and Councilor Jo-Dee Burbach. The tree received expert care from Tim’s Tree Read more…
On a sunny September 21, about 40 friends, family members and tree lovers gathered at the home of Peter and Donna Wilson on Provost Lane to celebrate the 2024 Centre Wellington of the Year – an amazing Northern Red Oak tree which is at least 130 years old. The tree, truly a landmark, Read more…
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…
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…
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…
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…
