The 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands and V-E Day
In 1945, 175,000 Canadian soldiers took part in the campaign to liberate the Netherlands from occupying German forces.
Nazi occupation of Western Europe started in 1940 and lasted until early May, 1945; at which point the German Army officially surrendered.
COVID-19 and Climate Change
With the reduced number of cars on the road, production facilities in operation and demand on power plants, the world has seen a drastic reduction in pollution and increase in air quality. The University of Birmingham is calling this the COVID-19 Effect.
City of Toronto - Branching Out to Enhance the Urban Tree Canopy
Thank you to everyone at the city for their commitment to increasing the urban tree canopy. We look forward to our continued collaborations to keep our momentum going!
The Need for Parks: In a Time of Sickness, We all Need to Take a Breath
“If we have no relief from [the town] during our waking hours, we should all feel conscious of suffering from it.” Stepping away from our urban lives is crucial to “our ability to maintain a temperate, good-natured and healthy state of mind.”
Types of Nursery Stock - A Report by Iowa State University
When the lay person thinks about planting trees, there are usually a few things they think about - species, size, cost, and that’s probably where it ends. When a horticulturalist or landscaper thinks about planting trees though, there is a lot more that they’re looking for in the perfect tree. They’re looking at how the roots have been ‘packaged.’
Mentors Lead Through Selfless Contribution
Mentors are such important people and the things they bring to us are often through their own life experiences. The three individuals that Tony mentions as his own mentors - one of whom is fellow Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign Board Member, Michael dePencier - bring '“sunshine” and “positive energy” into a room through their selfless acts to make the world a better place.
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You Can Win 2 Tickets to Canada Blooms!
We will be doing weekly draws for 2 tickets to Canada Blooms March 13-22.
Greenhouse Academy - Helping to Plant the Way to a Better World
Doing more than just planting trees, we're also seeding the horticultural industry for tomorrow and engaging youth in the process. Starting last year, Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign started purchasing tree stock from Greenhouse Academy, a company committed to teaching students about the importance of environmental stewardship and community.
Design in Progress at the 401 and 412 in Whitby
We’re so excited to be getting started on a design project on the North side of the 401 and 412 in Whitby!
Frank Cowan Company - November 2nd, Haldimand Memorial Arena & Park
We were grateful for our sponsor Frank Cowan Company and our hearty volunteers, who planted dozens of trees and a commemorative Vimy Oak on the chilly but sunny day, in Courtice.
THANK YOU: David Lamers & Garden Grove - 401/412 Whitby Planting Continues to Grow
Recently, David Lamers, President at Garden Grove, Commercial Grounds and Snow Management, contacted us about a donation of trees for the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign.
DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT IS BACK: Starting November 1st
All donations from now until December 31st 2019 at midnight, up to $100,000, will be matched by a generous benefactor that wishes to remain anonymous.