Hero Spotlight: Honouring Jalynn Bosley
Jal’s sister, Kelley, didn’t think planting one tree was significant enough to honour a milestone birthday, so she set a goal of raising $5000 with the hope of planting 50 trees in honour of Jalynn.
Trees for Health: A Message from Mark
The headline in the Globe and Mail article reads, “Extreme heat should be considered a natural disaster: report”. It is hard for me to think of high temperatures and searing sunshine right now, as I write this our evening temperatures are reliably (and stubbornly) dipping below zero Celsius.
I would give a basket of fresh, home-grown tomatoes for some heat right now.
Hero Spotlight: Harold and Elaine Turner
Both Harold & Elaine Turner volunteered to serve in the war, but for different reasons, they were not accepted. Instead they served the war effort by working at the Cominco Smelter in Trail, BC. during those years. The family has honoured their memories and their contribution to the war, albeit here in Canada, through the sharing of their story and the planting of two trees.
Get to know your native plants by Nature:
Some interesting facts you may not know about Native plants
Increasingly, gardeners are looking for native plant varieties – generally defined as “species which existed in North America prior to European contact”. Discovering native plant varieties opens our garden design to new possibilities.
Community Led, Volunteer Driven
How did we plant over a million trees in two years? Good question. Each planting starts with an idea and a champion.
Get To Know Your Native Conifers
Sometimes called evergreens, most coniferous trees keep their foliage year-round. There are over 600 living species of conifers, and while there is some debate over how many are native to Canada, the number is approximately 30. Conifers include the oldest and tallest trees.
Hero Spotlight: Dr. Myles Sergeant
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Sergeant is the President of Trees for Hamilton, and the co-founder of PEACH Health Ontario (Partnerships for Environmental Action by Clinicians and Communities for Hospitals/Health care Facilities).
Where There is Joy
It is the second week of December, and it is highly likely that you are feeling some pressure. Plans for the end of 2022? Check. Travel during the “Holiday season”? Check. Plans to visit with friends, spend some non-work time with fellow workers, thank the teacher? Check.
How about taking a moment to inject some joy into your life?
Highway of Heroes Tribute at Crandall Ridge
Our property borders the 401, a stretch which is known as the Highway of Heroes. I have stood at the edge as the motorcades went by with tears in my eyes and a deep ache in my heart – wishing I could do more; more for the people in conflict, more for the loved ones lost and more for those who had to say good-bye.
Corporal Michael Lesmeister - Lost at Juno Beach 1944
Michael Lesmeister was born on September 29th, 1923 to Michael and Theresa Lesmeister in the small village of Leipzig, Saskatchewan. By the end of 1942, Canada’s growing participation in the Second World War required more and more young men to join the armed forces. Michael was therefore conscripted into the Canadian Army in November 1942.
Get to Know your Native Trees: The Oak
The Oak: we thought it fitting given our running team name!
Pro Tree care tips from Mark Cullen
Top tips for protecting your trees through the winter.
Forests Ontario and the World’s Largest Living Tribute
Of the many partners and supporters that have contributed to this achievement, one of our greatest allies is Forests Ontario. Their 50 Million Tree Program increases forest cover by making tree planting easier and more affordable for landowners.
Canada Running Series: We have a team name!
Thanks to everyone who submitted an idea. The votes are in and the winning submission is….
The Annual Golf Tournament was a Success!
Thank you to all who participated! You made this a memorable event!
Planting at Almet Farms - Bowmanville, Ontario
Our crews use every efficiency to achieve tree-planting goals and take extra care to respect the environment in which we plant.