…on Wheels London Montessori Academy Nature London Nokee Kwe Old East Village Community Association Old South Community Organization Optimist Club of Byron Original Kids Theatre Company Pillar Nonprofit Network Scouts Canada…
Tree Specialist Presentation Click here to download a PDF of our Tree Specialist Presentation! Tree Specialist Quiz Our quiz will be sent out to volunteers following completion of the in class portion…
…of tree-related lesson plans for teachers. These lesson plans were designed by students completing their Bachelor of Education programs at Western University. They were further edited and enhanced by experienced…
…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…
…natural ecosystems. Common non-native trees (that are ok) in London Honey Locust White Spruce Ohio Buckeye References “Honey Locust” (Featured Image). Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 3 June 2021, www.britannica.com/plant/honey-locust-tree-genus….
…learning, both in and outside the classroom. Leigh’s vision is to combine her passions – holistic healing and nature – to create a unique offering. Learn more at: www.leighshand.com. Connect…
…the leaves or young branches and stems are bruised. Fun Fact: The roots of Sassafras tree used to be the most common ingredient used in root beer! As well, extractions…
…common name (Balsam, Balsamifera). The tree is also commonly referred to as a poplar, balm poplar, black poplar, tacamahac, and balm of Gilead. The balsam poplar has a vast range,…
…Fun Facts Pin Cherry fruit is very popular with birds. So popular, in fact that this tree is commonly known as the Bird Cherry! References https://www.ontario.ca/page/pin-cherry http://plants.connon.ca/11100004/Plant/346/Pincherry Images Source: https://www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum/thingstosee/trees/pincherry…
…in a variety of dishes, and are known for their sweet flavour. References Image: Chris Earley, University of Guelph, https://www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum/thingstosee/trees/shagbarkhickory https://www.ontario.ca/page/shagbark-hickory Farrar, J.L. (1995). Trees in Canada. Fitzhenry & Whiteside…
…Birch; the sap can be boiled to make syrup, or fermented into beer, and the twigs and leaves can be used to make a wintergreen-flavoured tea. References: http://www.ontario.ca/environment-and-energy/yellow-birch http://www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum/thingstosee/trees/yellowbirch.shtml https://treecanada.ca/en/resources/canadas-arboreal-emblems/quebec-yellow-birch-betula-alleghaniensis/…
Project type: Million Tree Challenge Year: 2014 A big congratulations to Veterans Memorial Parkway Community Program (VMPCP) for being awarded the Green for Life Community Award from the Canadian Nursery…