ReForest London is thrilled to announce that it has secured $2.1 million in funding from the Government of Canada through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program to transform the historic Perth Pavilion at the Westminster Ponds Centre into an energy-efficient, solar-powered Urban Forestry Centre. This major investment will support the conversion of a…
Read More ReForest London regrets to announce that the Neighbourhood Tree Depot program, a beloved initiative that has provided thousands of free trees to London residents, will be concluding after the Fall 2024 season. This decision comes as a result of the end of the funding program that has supported the depots since their inception. Without this…
Read More ReForest London is thrilled to announce a generous funding commitment of $238,900 over two years from TD Bank Group (TD) to support the launch of a Community Tree Nursery and Regional Seed Hub at the Westminster Ponds Centre in London, Ontario. This transformative initiative aims to enhance the health and resiliency of London’s environment through the supply of native tree and seed species, education, and community engagement.
Read More ReForest London is proud to announce that the City of London has awarded us $240,000 over four years to support The Westminster Ponds Centre for Environment and Sustainability (WPC) in its mission to advance sustainability and climate action across the city.
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Name: Taslima YasminVolunteer Since: 2023Roles: Community Tree Specialist, Celebration Forest Committee Why do I volunteer with ReForest London? I moved to London at the beginning of this year, and it felt a little lonely trying to navigate life in a new place. I was looking for a community, and decided to look for volunteering events online. That’s how…
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Name: Taniya YasminVolunteer Since: 2023Roles: Community Tree Specialist, Celebration Forest Committee A Bit About Me My name is Taniya. I was born and brought up in Oman, and have recently moved to Canada! I am currently a graduate student in the department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the Western University. Why do I volunteer with ReForest London? When…
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Name: Mary McQuillanVolunteer Since: 2018Roles: Community Liaison, Office Assistant, Celebration Forest Committee Why do I volunteer with ReForest London? I volunteered with ReForest once while I was working, and then decided I liked being outdoors, planting trees, and cleaning up overgrowth. It was nice to be outside! And since I’ve retired, it’s a really nice way to meet…
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Name: Michael KirklandVolunteer Since: 2023Roles: Community Tree Specialist, Planting Leader, Tree Planter Why do I volunteer with ReForest London? The simple short answer is that there is nothing you can do as an individual that has more long-lasting impact on the environment of your present and future community than planting a tree. The complicated and more interesting answer…
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Name: Cassie GettyVolunteer Since: 2021Roles: Tree Planter, Aftercare Assistant and Community LiaisonI enjoy ReForest London as volunteers can work in several different ways to help make the city a more beautiful and environmentally resilient place by increasing tree cover. Since moving to London, I had noticed RFL out and about in the community, often for their tree giveaway…
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Name: Dillon O’HenlyVolunteer Since: 2022Roles: Board Treasurer, Finance Committee Chair I was born in London, and have lived here my entire life aside from a few years in Waterloo to attend Wilfrid Laurier University. I’ve always loved the outdoors, and the extensive offerings that London has is a huge reason why I have decided to…
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Name: Suze BellevilleVolunteer Since: 2015Roles: Planting Leader, Community Tree Specialist, Community Liaison, Events Committee Member, and more! As someone who lives in London and participates in many volunteer roles within the community, I find myself constantly drawn back to Reforest London. It has been a great experience being a part of the changing landscape of…
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