Trees for Life and Landscape Ontario are excited to announce the Landscape Ontario Chapter Challenge to support the creation of a Hero Forest

Hero Forest:

  • a grove of trees dedicated to local heroes as a thank you for making our communities better places to live.

  • an example of what can be accomplished when a community unites to honour its heroes through the act of planting trees, and how collaboration between Chapter members can contribute to local tree planting goals.

  • can be further enhanced with outdoor shade structures, walkways, and interpretive signage.

Grant: $10,000

Eligibility: Every Chapter of Landscape Ontario

Application Deadline: March 31, 2025

Funding Period: Projects must be completed within 12 months of grant approval.

Grant Criteria:

  1. Each Chapter is encouraged to match the Grant as many times as possible through both cash and in-kind support

  2. The project site must be accessible to the public

  3. The project must involve planting native trees and/or shrubs 

  4. The project must include permanent signage at the site recognizing the support of Trees for Life and Landscape Ontario.

Application Requirements:

  1. A detailed project proposal, including:

    • Location and site details, including permissions if required.

    • Number of native trees and shrubs.

    • Timeline for project completion.

    • Budget breakdown including: $10,000 grant, Chapter matching with cash and in-kind support.

  2. Commitment to signage:

    • Include plans for permanent signage acknowledging Trees for Life and Landscape Ontario.

For further information:

Contact: Marina Dimitriadis or Denis Flanaga

Visit us: Landscape Ontario Congress Booth #E6

Landscape Ontario Chapter Challenge Application Form