Erin Events
NOW OPEN: Vote For The Town of Erin’s 2026 Tree of the Year!
Read about the trees below, and cast your vote here! Erin Tree Trust is: About the TOTY Candidates: Explore some of Erin’s most notable trees and uncover the stories, history, and ecological importance that makes each one special within our community. From longstanding landmarks to locally cherished favourites, these trees Read more…
Mount Forest Events
Mount Forest Tree Walk
Join Us Sunday October 19th from 2:00pm – 3:30pm and explore the incredible trees along the Saugeen Trail in Mount Forest! Learn about the trees that shape our local landscape, how to identify native species, and the sustainable practices that help keep our forests healthy. Register here! Donations are very Read more…
Past Event
Ontario Tree Pageant 2025 Winner Celebration
Saturday October 4th 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM 1300 Lakeshore Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake Join us in celebrating the 2025 Ontario Tree Pageant Winner!Chosen from 80 contestants from across the province!Come admire this majestic 400-year-old White Oak – a tree with a remarkable story! Steeped in history, and lovingly protected by its Read more…
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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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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…
Community
RCYC Board announced its partnership with Tree Trust to enhance the Memorial Tree Program
The Toronto Islands serve as a vital natural barrier, shielding downtown Toronto fromwind and storm surges off Lake Ontario. However, recent losses of trees on the Islands,particularly those of the Royal Canadian Yacht Club (RCYC), highlight the impact ofsevere storms in 2017 and 2019. To aid in restoring the island’s Read more…
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Reep Green Solutions 2024 Wrap Up
Reep’s Tree Trust chapter in Waterloo Region spotlights the importance of preserving legacy trees. This initiative raises awareness about mature trees’ essential role and their myriad benefits. Through donations, Reep funds arborists to aid nonprofits, schools, and faith communities, ensuring these legacy trees stay a part of our urban canopy Read more…
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Amur Cork in Mount Forest maintained
Tober Tree Management LTD, led by arborist Manuela De Medeiros, recently worked on an Amur Cork in Mount Forest. Pruning was done to enhance the tree’s health and structural integrity, the neighbouring Manitoba maple tree was removed to allow for sunlight and space, accommodating the easterly side of the Amur Read more…