…inner bark of a largetooth aspen is green and can photosynthesize food before the leaves even emerge in spring! References https://www.ontario.ca/page/largetooth-aspen https://www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum/thingstosee/trees/largetoothaspen http://www.borealforest.org/trees/tree12.htm http://ontariotrees.com/main/species.php?id=2135 Images Source: Wildflower Center Digital Library…
…the urban environment, the Ohio Buckeye is planted as an ornamental in gardens, parks, and along streets. References https://www.ontario.ca/page/ohio-buckeye http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov/ohiobuckeye https://www.mortonarb.org/trees-plants/tree-plant-descriptions/ohio-buckeye http://ontariotrees.com/main/species.php?id=2050 http://canadiantreetours.org/species-pages/Ohio_buckeye.html https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/aesculus_glabra.shtml Image Source: Paul Wray, Iowa State…
…deer, which also browse on the twigs. References https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/wild-nuts-in-canada http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/facts/12-007.htm https://www.mortonarb.org/trees-plants/tree-plant-descriptions/american-hazelnut https://nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/american-hazelnut https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=COAM3 Image Source Arbor Day Foundation. “American Hazelnut” Wasowski, Sally & Andy. Wildflower Center Digital Library. “Corylus americana”…
…with school staff, parents, students, and community members to help them achieve their goals for planting trees in their schoolyards and communities.” Each school chooses the type of project they…
…trees, setting up for the event, carrying water and mulch to guests, assisting with parking and registration, and assisting in cleaning up at the end of the event, among other…
…Challenge to people and businesses is something that Kate and Geoff have been doing for many years both in person and on social media. “We get to work with a…
…and give back to their new city. London City Councillor Matt Brown also stopped by to thank ReForest London and their volunteers for their hard work and dedication to repairing…
…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…
…the pawpaw adds notable interest with its lush, tropical appearance, and would make a great addition to any garden or yard. References https://www.ontario.ca/page/pawpaw https://treecanada.ca/resources/trees-of-canada/pawpaw-asimina-triloba/ https://www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum/thingstosee/trees/pawpaw https://www.arborday.org/trees/treeguide/TreeDetail.cfm?ItemID=2579 https://www.nps.gov/articles/pawpaw.htm Images Source: https://onplants.ca/product/asimina-triloba/…
Join us for a remarkable open house event at Westminster Ponds Centre, hosted by CBC London’s Andrew Brown and proudly hosted by ReForest London. Exploring ReForest London: The Past, Present,…
…space for animals and plants to thrive (a wild wonderland)! Over time I expanded my knowledge on environmental issues and the plants and trees and animals I loved to play…
…activities for the whole family to participate in, including site tours, design-related displays, a tree giveaway, music, prize draw, games, and more! We’ll also be officially opening the brand new…