Centre Wellington
We are so pleased to announce the Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce will be recognizing the Tree of the Year 2023 Black Walnut at their annual Awards of Excellence event.
Tree of the Year nominations are now open for 2024!
Thanks to Tree Trust and the Echo Foundation for making the “Tree of the Year” initiative possible again this year. We are grateful for the donated draw prize from Magic Pebble Books, downtown Elora.
Centre Wellington’s Tree of the Year winner 2023 is the beautiful Black Walnut in Fergus… [read more]
Black Walnut
249 Garafraxa St E, Fergus
Approximately 120-130 years old
DBH: 95.5 cm Height: 21 m Canopy: 30 m Carbon Stored: 5.3 ton Storm Water Intercepted: 23,518 L
Stratford-Perth
Stratford-Perth’s Tree of the Year winner 2023 is the iconic Sugar Maple behind the Stratford Intermediate School… [Read more]
Sugar Maple
60 St Andrew St, Stratford
Approximately 100-120 years old
DBH: 91 cm Height: 23 m Carbon Stored: 3.5 ton Storm water intercepted: 21,209 L
Toronto Island Community
Toronto Island Community 2023 Tree of the Year winner is the majestic Scots Pine. Watch the interview by Prof. Pricklethorn with the winner!
Approximately 100 years old
DBH: 96 cm Height: 27 m Carbon Stored: 2.5 ton
Waterloo Region
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]
Check out our Story Map below to learn more about our current nominees!
Check out updates on news coverage and nominations here. Sponsored by the Echo Foundation!