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Name: Martin Grieve Volunteer since: May 2017 Roles: Tree Specialist, Tree Planter and Tree Aftercare Assistant Autobiography: My name is Martin and I have a passion for the environment. As a child I spent my summers at our cottage in the woods near Sudbury. Every year I would come home with white pine and red oak saplings and transplant them…

Name: Phil Brewster Roles: Trees Committee, GIS Team, Office Assistant, Community Liaison, Tree Planter, Tree Aftercare Assistant, Data Team, Tree Specialist. Volunteer since: June, 2017 Autobiography: I’ve been a Londoner for my entire life, and I’m proud of it. Growing up right next to the Pond Mills / Westminister Ponds conservation areas led to me developing an affinity for…

Project Type: Tree Depot Year: 2017 Season: Summer Harris Park was the place to be on Saturday, August 19th as over 500 people from the community came out to the Forest Festival, a celebration honouring our trees and forests. Smiles donned the faces of people of all ages, as they enjoyed a fantastic BBQ from Growing Chefs!, a …

Project type: Million Tree Challenge Year: 2017 What could be a better business gift than one that grows and gives back to the community? “I was searching for a more meaningful gift for my patients and their families,” said Dr. Carlo Pavan of Whitehills Dental Centre. “and I’m glad there was such a worthwhile opportunity in lieu of…

Project type: Million Tree Challenge Year: 2017 Million Tree Challenge Partners Wizards of Video are a powerhouse of support for ReForest London and the Million Tree Challenge. Since ReForest London’s early days, Kate and Geoff Rhodes, who own and operate Wizards of Video, have been strong supporters of getting more trees planted in London. It is a labour of…