On Saturday, May 30th, 2026, Master of Forest Conservation, Braedon Witt, led an informative, guided walk through Upper Queens Park in Stratford. Starting at 9:30am, participants met at the Gingko tree at the entrance to the Arthur Meighen Garden to begin a 1.5 hour tour of the historic grounds. This Read more
On May 2, 2026, the Stratford-Perth Tree Trust was proud to join our community partners at City Hall to host former environment minister Catherine McKenna for an afternoon of honest discussion. As an organization rooted in local action, we were thrilled to see such a strong turnout from neighbors who Read more
In October, the Stratford-Perth Tree Trust team partnered with local youth at St. Marys District Collegiate and Vocational Institute to plant a new generation of understory saplings on the school grounds. These young trees, generously donated by Sutherland Insurance, will grow to provide shade, shelter, and greenery for students and Read more
Standing proudly at 55 Queen St., this remarkable Ginkgo biloba, estimated to be around 90 years old with a DBH (diameter at breast height) of 106 cm, is one of the largest Ginkgo trees in Stratford. Known for its resilience and unique beauty, this tree was also awarded the title Read more
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
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
