Volunteer Spotlight – October 2015
…funding towards two naturalization sites and an outdoor classroom for St. Robert School, and $5,000 and many TreeCycle trees from RFL for Mary Immaculate parish. On the planting day, Amber…
…funding towards two naturalization sites and an outdoor classroom for St. Robert School, and $5,000 and many TreeCycle trees from RFL for Mary Immaculate parish. On the planting day, Amber…
…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…
…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…
…the other at East Carling Public School where students learned about trees, the urban forest, and soil testing for their schoolyard. Monday was big day for us because we also…
…and practices for ReForest London’s growing projects and to oversee financial budgeting and reporting. The committee consists of 2-3 Board Directors and 3-6 committee members. The committee undertakes project and…
…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,…
…media releases. Opportunity to be highlighted online, in social media, and in MTC Partner Newsletters for your tree planting activities. Your tree planting pledges and accomplishments will be listed on…
…name due to a substance that tastes like a combination of honey and castor oil! Their seeds and pods provide food for many species, such as white-tailed deer, squirrels, and…
…cordage. The tree’s flowers produce an abundance of nectar from which choice honey is made. References https://www.ontario.ca/page/basswood https://treecanada.ca/resources/trees-of-canada/basswood-tilia-americana/ https://landscapeontario.com/tilia-americana-basswood https://www.mortonarb.org/trees-plants/tree-plant-descriptions/american-basswood https://www.thoughtco.com/identify-american-basswood-1341847 Images Source Muma, Walter. Ontario Trees & Shrubs. “Basswood”…
…branches placed in vases or planters add vibrant colour to any indoor or outdoor décor year round. References http://ontariotrees.com/main/species.php?id=2036 http://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/science-and-innovation/agricultural-practices/agroforestry/shelterbelt-planning-and-establishment/selecting-trees-and-shrubs-species/red-osier-dogwood/?id=1345845710463 http://cwf-fcf.org/en/resources/encyclopedias/flora/dogwood.html http://www.acer-acre.ca/resources/resources-for-schools/species-id/shrubs/shrub-red-osier-dogwood http://www.torontoparksandtrees.ca/TPTF/media/PDFs/TPTF-Tree-Info-Sheets_RED-OSIER-DOGWOOD.pdf Image Source: Photographer: Reveal, James L. | Location…
…their leaves, bark and seeds/nuts. Learn about our Carolinian forests and native wildlife, and teach your kids to find the treasures in forests using our Forest Bingo cards. There are…
…in creating a greener and more environmentally conscious community. Our Goals Empowerment Empower community groups, businesses and individuals to plant and care for trees to help build a healthier London….