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…passion for environmental education and action. We believe, and have seen first-hand, that long-lasting and transformative change only happens when there is a personal investment and connection to the cause….
…passion for environmental education and action. We believe, and have seen first-hand, that long-lasting and transformative change only happens when there is a personal investment and connection to the cause….
…be a great way for me to contribute something to my hometown, not only for my own benefit, but also for many generations to come. My first experience volunteering with…
…pine (Pinus strobus), and yellow birch (Betula alleghaniensis). This tree is important in forestry, as the wood is hard, tough and heavy, and it is used for flooring, furniture, containers,…
…contact Ontario One-Call (www.on1call.com, 1-800-400-2255) at least one week prior to digging anywhere. This free service will check and mark your site for any underground utilities. Ensure you have a…
…do the behind-the-scenes planning, working, and organizing necessary to make our organization successful. Finance Committee Governance Committee Marketing Committee Trees Committee Westminster Ponds Centre Committee Time Commitment: 8-10 meetings per…
…them, snapping a photo of themselves doing so and uploading their photo to social media using the hashtag #Idigtrees. Free trees were offered to participants. Close to 100 people took…
…to contribute to the environment and to improve the community. This messaging will improve your company image and brand. In this ever-changing world, we need to adapt to and advocate…
…with fat and corn to create porridge and it was also pounded into a paste and baked in an oven. Resources https://www.ontario.ca/page/northern-hackberry https://www.yourleaf.org/blog/brenna-anstett/mar-12-2018/common-hackberry-urban-tree-isn%E2%80%99t-so-common https://treecanada.ca/resources/trees-of-canada/northern-hackberry-celtis-occidentalis/ http://www.treesofnorthamerica.net/show/tree/Northern-Hackberry/44 https://canadiantreetours.org/species-pages/Common_hackberry.html https://landscapeontario.com/celtis-occidentalis-hackberry Image Source: https://www.arborday.org/trees/treeguide/TreeDetail.cfm?ItemID=845…
…and add the needles to get a nice, strong tea. References https://www.ontario.ca/page/eastern-hemlock http://www.lrconline.com/Extension_Notes_English/pdf/hmlck.pdf https://www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum/thingstosee/trees/easternhemlock Image Sources Cressler, Alan. Wildflower Center Digital Library. “Tsuga canadensis” Lacey, Brian. University of Guelph, Aboretum….
…fibrous roots make for easy transplanting. In cities, it is often used in shrub borders, hedges, and windbreaks. References http://ontariotrees.com/main/species.php?id=2062 https://plants.usda.gov/factsheet/pdf/fs_vile.pdf https://nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/nannyberry https://www.lakeforest.edu/academics/programs/environmental/courses/es204/viburnum_lentago.php https://apps.carleton.edu/campus/arb/management/garden/native/nannyberry/ https://www.mass.gov/info-details/coastal-landscaping-in-massachusetts-shrubs-and-groundcovers#nannyberry- Image Source: Ontario Native Plants…
…Thanks also to Magazine Lationo! for coming out to cover the event.Robinson Mitsubishi and M&T Printing Group sent out 12,000 postcards to area homes about the Tree-mobile promotion and many…
…that all organisms are able to exist and interact and thrive. Different organisms are responsible for different ecosystem services, for example, controlling invasive species, pollinating vegetation, maintaining soil fertility, and…