A conversation with Canada’s most decorated citizen Major-General (Retired) Richard Rohmer
Canada’s most decorated citizen and active serving member of the Canadian Armed Forces, Major-General (Retired) Richard Rohmer, the Honourary Lieutenant-General of the Canadian Armed Forces graciously granted Trees for Life a couple of hours of his time recently. We chatted about his service with the RCAF, and the General as he likes to be called, shared stories of his days flying P-51 Mustangs in World War II and his thoughts on planting living tributes to honour heroes. In the centennial year of the Royal Canadian Air Force, it’s notable that the General also celebrated his centennial in January this year.
A message from Mark Cullen: Soaring over the treetops
is Canada Day, or, as you read this, very near the 157th anniversary of the birth of our country. I am just wondering, “Are you looking for something to celebrate?”
I have an idea. Let’s celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Together, with members of the storied RCAF we will stop for a moment, maybe longer, and think about their history and our own, which, if you are Canadian, is one and the same.“Never in the field of human conflict have so many owed so much to so few,” said Winston Churchill.
Canada Running Series Acorns Team Member Anna M.
Meet Anna, a new Acorn team member who is taking her passion for running, nature, and trees to another level! After perusing the list of categories and finish times, Anna chose to run a half marathon, dressed as a vegetable, (since she is a vegetarian).
Get to Know Our Natives by Nature
Get to Know our Natives by Nature
This month, we will Get to Know our native Red Maple
Trees for Health – Now it’s Personal
My oldest daughter, Victoria had joined me that day. Two days earlier was “take your kids to work day” but this was close enough for us. It was a great day and I couldn’t have picked a better way to cap off a successful fall planting season. However, nothing could have ever prepared me for the phone call that would come that afternoon….
Planting for Patients and Providers
The partnership was created because of our shared goal to create a happier, healthier Canada by planting native trees and shrubs where we live, work, and play. It will help bolster J & J’s commitment to creating a healthier world and sustainable future and realize its responsibility to help protect the communities in which we live and work.
Get to Know Our Natives by Nature
Get to Know our Natives by Nature
This month, we will Get to Know our native the Black Wanut
Honouring Health Workers and Creating Healthy Urban Forests
Just ahead of Earth Day, on a chilly Saturday nearly 100 volunteers braved the elements to plant a commemorative grove of 400 trees at the Sherway Trail, adjacent to The Trillium Health Queensway Health Centre, in Etobicoke, ON. The planting was completed in partnership with the Toronto Region and Conservation Authority, to support their restoration efforts of the forest and habitat near Etobicoke Creek.
Health Hero: Dr. Melissa Lem - Prescribing Green
Dr. Lem is a B.C.-based family physician and climate advocate. She is also the Director of PaRx, a program she founded in 2020. Launched through the B.C. Parks Foundation, PaRx encourages healthcare providers to prescribe time in nature to improve patient health.
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We are planting something exciting this fall!
Ever wonder where your hard-earned donation went? How it was invested? I have some answers that might interest you on behalf of the (Canadian) Trees for Life team.
2023 was an extraordinary year from many points of view: we established new relationships with tree planting partners, corporate sponsors, and with you, our donors/supporters.
Return to our Roots
Ever wonder where your hard-earned donation went? How it was invested? I have some answers that might interest you on behalf of the (Canadian) Trees for Life team.
2023 was an extraordinary year from many points of view: we established new relationships with tree planting partners, corporate sponsors, and with you, our donors/supporters.
Hero Spotlight Herb McGee
Trees for Life is proud to continue the tradition of building living tributes, started by the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign, through our Trees for Heroes program. Now, we are planting trees for heroes of all kinds, and 2024 we’ll see a very special collaboration come to life that marks our return to honouring the brave men and women of our Armed Forces.
The 1st of April 2024 marks 100 years of service for the Royal Canadian Air Force as a distinct military element. The Centennial milestone places the RCAF in a unique position to honour its distinct heritage; recognize its tremendous people today; and generate excitement for its bright future. This is an opportunity to fuel internal and external support in the organization that instills pride in our Air Force, while creating an enduring legacy that propels the institution forward into its next century of service. Canada’s Air Force will be showcased in a past, present and future context, with a focus on highlighting contributions to national safety and security, international peace, and global stability.
Returning to our Roots: Trees for Life Partners with the RCAF to Commemorate Centennial
Trees for Life is proud to continue the tradition of building living tributes, started by the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign, through our Trees for Heroes program. Now, we are planting trees for heroes of all kinds, and 2024 we’ll see a very special collaboration come to life that marks our return to honouring the brave men and women of our Armed Forces.
The 1st of April 2024 marks 100 years of service for the Royal Canadian Air Force as a distinct military element. The Centennial milestone places the RCAF in a unique position to honour its distinct heritage; recognize its tremendous people today; and generate excitement for its bright future. This is an opportunity to fuel internal and external support in the organization that instills pride in our Air Force, while creating an enduring legacy that propels the institution forward into its next century of service. Canada’s Air Force will be showcased in a past, present and future context, with a focus on highlighting contributions to national safety and security, international peace, and global stability.
Noticed some blue buildings around town?
Noticed some blue buildings around town?
You can thank the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) for that. In honour of its 100th anniversary, the RCAF has launched a campaign to celebrate the event and shine a light on the people past, present, and future who are making a positive impact on behalf of the organization.
Trees for Life is collaborating with the RCAF on many commemorative plantings this year in honour of our shared history and future as we expand our mandate to all types of heroes, including first responders, health workers, the Military, and personal heroes.
Get to Know Our Natives by Nature
Get to Know our Natives by Nature
This month, we will Get to Know our native Tulip tree
Scientific name: Liriondendron tulipifera
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Where Your Money Goes
Ever wonder where your hard-earned donation went? How it was invested? I have some answers that might interest you on behalf of the (Canadian) Trees for Life team.
2023 was an extraordinary year from many points of view: we established new relationships with tree planting partners, corporate sponsors, and with you, our donors/supporters.
Get to Know Our Natives by Nature
Get to Know our Natives by Nature
This month, we will Get to Know our native Pin Oak
Scientific name: Quercus palustris
Pin oak can reach a mature height of 20m. Leaves are glossy green, turning bronze-red each fall. Pin Oaks are known for their drooping and horizontal branches with sharp textured leaves.
A Celebration of Tree Planting Where Canadians live, work, and play
The arrival of December always brings about a certain feeling that is unique to this time of year. This is a time of renewal as we get ready to turn our calendar over to a new year and the inevitable sense of optimism that comes with it: “new year, new me”.
It’s also a time when we look back retrospectively at the year that has passed, what has changed, and what was accomplished.
For the Trees for Life family, 2023 celebrates another chapter of our story.