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Bill Bachellier - 5,000 Trees for 5,000 Heroes

Bill reflects on the 5,000 trees now planted on his property, “It’s really not for me, it’s in honour of some other people who I don’t know, and the benefit will be reaped by somebody else who I may not know.”

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Canadian Environmental Week

The first week of June is Canadian Environmental Week. With the weather getting nicer, it’s the perfect time to get out into the garden, go on a hike, take a boat ride, or just generally get outdoors. As of June 1st, some trails, green spaces, and recreational boating at certain parks, historical sites and marine conservation areas will be re-opening.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.’

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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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Join our Mailing List

We have lots of big announcements and events coming up to look forward to! Make sure to join our Mailing List to be the first to know!

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The World Economic Forum's 1 Trillion Tree Campaign

“(E)ven the most radical scenarios for stopping climate change also call for so-called “negative emissions technologies,” something that can pull some excess carbon from the air—something like trees.” - Adele Peters, Fast Company

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The First Liberation75 Tulips Planted in Ottawa

Mark Cullen, planted Liberation75 tulip bulbs at Canada's military cemetery with the Canadian Tulip Festival, Veterans Affairs Canada & Frederieke Quispel from the Netherlands Embassy in Ottawa.