Host a National Tree Day Event

In Canada, trees have two national days. National Tree Day will be September 25, plus National Forest Week will be September 22--28.  You can do your bit by helping to celebrate trees in your own way and by keeping your community green.  To host an event, register at  https://treecanada.ca/ntd-submit-an-event/.

Canadian Urban Forest Conference

The Canadian Urban Forest Conference (CUFC)  will be held in Winnipeg from October 15--18. Professionals, students, municipalities, and community groups will discuss and learn how to plan and manage urban forests  to ensure their benefits are accessible for all. Early-bird registration ends September 6th. To register, https://bit.ly/4e2T3aM.

8 Ways to Love a Tree

According to the blog Kindercare, there are 8 ways to love the trees in your life. Did you know? Well, here you go. Check out Taken By Trees...https://bit.ly/3Z5wOwK.

Mini Forest Training

Green Communities Canada is providing this training curriculum to build an understanding of how to coordinate a Mini Forest project and to support new coordinators through their first Mini Forest event. To enrol, https://bit.ly/4g7koud.

Memory Trees

Now you can plant a tree as a living memorial for someone. These memorial trees will be planted in areas where there is a need for reforestation or afforestation. Multiple trees can be dedicated. Plus your memorial gift includes a mailed commemorative card that can be personalized with a message of sympathy. For more information visit a living tribute, https://bit.ly/3AHZmlZ.

TD Tree Days

On October 20, the Raisin River Conservation Authority www.rrca.on.ca  will be replacing trees lost due to disease or weather damage at the Gray's Creek Conservation Area. People who live in the Townships of Norh Glengarry, South Glengarry, North Stormont, South Stormont and the City of Cornwall can pre-register at https://bit.ly/4g26hGB.

Australian Environmental Laws Fall Short 

According to the University of Queensland research, Australia's environmental laws are failing to stop high rates of tree clearing to make way for agriculture, development and mining. To read more,  https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240820221806.htm .

The Tree Population is Growing

Did you know the biggest driver for global tree growth is climate change? According to a report from the World Resources Institute, trees are now able to take root in otherwise 'inhospitable' regions such as deserts and urban areas. As a result, there are more trees now than there were 30 years ago. For more on this study, http://bit.ly/3ZonpRc .

For Trees' Sake

Read about a couple who are cycling across Canada in the name of reforestation.  They want to help fight climate change, protect biodiversity and, most importantly, raise awareness about the importance of forests.  Follow their bike trip (and donate to their cause) at www.greenbikes.com.