THE LATEST NEWS AT TREES FOR LIFE

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

This month, we will Get to Know our native Tulip tree

Scientific name: Liriondendron tulipifera

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

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.

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.

Written by Dr. Sujane Kandasamy

Co-founder of PEACH Health Ontario, Health Research Methodologist & Public Health Researcher

Dr. Sujane Kandasamy is a co-founder of PEACH (Partnerships for Environmental Action by Clinicians and Communities for Healthcare Facilities), Health Ontario. The organization is part of Trees for Health, a coalition of passionate organizations partnering with health facilities, municipalities, and conservation authorities to plant trees to honour health workers across the province.

Complementing the morning planting at Bruce’s Mill Conservation Park, the staff of longtime supporters Harrington and Associates added another 150 trees to this important piece of green space north of Toronto. Guided by the experts at the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the eager group planted these trees in honour of local healthcare heroes.

In partnership with the TRCA, over 30 AGF employees gathered to plant 250 trees at Bruce’s Mill Conservation Park in Whitchurch-Stouffville, just north of Toronto. It’s an important green space providing educational programs, and recreational activities and offers an escape to thousands of people. The conservation area is over 250 acres in size and it is home to a diverse ecosystem, including wetlands and mixed forest.

Get to Know our Natives by Nature

This month, we will Get to Know our native Basswood (also known as Linden).

Basswood is an ornamental shade tree with a large canopy. Known for its large, heart-shaped leaves.

Scientific name: Tilia americana

Where is Grows

Basswood trees are native to eastern North America, from southeast Manitoba east to New Brunswick. Hardy to zones 1-7. Grows best in moist sites. Can grow in full shade or full sun. Prefers rich, well-drained soils.

For our readers who are well-versed in tree planting, you’ll know that there are only two planting seasons in Canada: spring and fall. Planting in the summer runs the risk of newly planted trees baking in high heat and periods of drought and planting in the winter, well, many of us are frozen!

Through the Trees for Heroes program, Trees for Life is proud to continue the tradition of building living tributes, started by the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign. Now trees are planted for all kinds of heroes, and in 2024 we’ll launch a special collaboration that continues to honour the brave men and women of our Armed Forces.