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.
Frank Cowan Company - October 18th, Farewell Creek Trail, Courtice
We were honoured to welcome the family of Major Christopher Mariner with our sponsor Frank Cowan Company and our hearty volunteers, to plant 300 in the chilly but sunny day, in Courtice.
TD Tree Day - Sat. October 5th, Soper Creek, Bowmanville
A beautiful and brisk day at Soper Creek with our friends from TD Canada and special thanks the MP Erin O’Toole for joining our over 100 volunteers to plant 300 trees.
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.
Fall 2019 Planting Events: Petticoat Creek - TD Tree Days
As part of TD Tree Days and thanks to our generous sponsors TD, we have planted hundreds of trees last month alone, at Petticoat Creek Conservation Authority in Pickering.
Fall 2019 Planting Events: Port Hope - TD Tree Days
Port Hope was the site of another successful TD Tree Day. We were honoured to welcome Silver Cross Mother Barbara Johnson, mother of Private Andrew Johnson.
Durham Children's Watershed Festival 2019: Oshawa, Ontario
We were proud to once again be part of the annual Durham Children’s Watershed Festival to share information on the wonder of trees.
CONGRATULATIONS Team Canada: 2019 Warrior Games
Team Canada returned home from the experience of a lifetime at the 2019 U.S. Department of Defense Warrior Games in Tampa, Florida.
EcoSikh Canada Launches Its Fight Against Climate Change
We are proud to share the launch of EcoSikh’s Global Initiative right here in Ontario! They are planting 1,000,000 trees worldwide!
2019 Golf Tournament: Another Fantastic Sunny & Successful Day!
The weather was on our side again this year as 96 golfers and volunteers took to the links at the Port Hope Golf and Country Club on August 22nd.
Ethiopia Breaks World Record for Tree Planting
We are honoured to feature the story of an Ethiopian-Canadian and her family who took part in this week’s amazing tree planting efforts in Ethiopia.
JULY EVENT RECAP: Belleville - 76th Anniversary of Landing in Sicily Day with the Hasty Ps
The Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign was honoured to join the 76th Anniversary of Landing in Sicily Day with the Hasty Ps in Belleville last month.
Greening the Rouge Valley
Another busy day of planting with our friends at the Toronto Regional Conservation Authority and the City of Toronto! 500+ trees and shrubs to help with the restoration of Morningside Creek and to add to the growing living tribute. A big thank you to the hundreds of volunteers that were in attendance to help get these trees planted.
Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign Puts Down Additional Roots in Cobourg
On Saturday, May 26th, dozens of volunteers, including members of the local Rotary Club and the Royal Canadian Legion, were at Chris Garrett Park to plant trees in connection to the Highway of Heroes Living Tribute.
The First World War – War Diary of The Royal Canadian Regiment
The First World War – War Diary of The Royal Canadian Regiment
Transcription by Captain Michael O’Leary, The RCR
April 9th is the Anniversary of the Start of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
Here is what is recorded in the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry’s (PPCLI) war diary:
9th April 1917
A Summary Of The Virtues Of Trees And Woody Plants In The Urban Environment
Trees are beautiful, handsome and attractive, please our senses, and enhance our neighbourhoods.
A History of the Challenge Coin
A challenge coin is a small coin or medallion (usually military), bearing an organization’s insignia or emblem and carried by the organization’s members. Traditionally, they are given to prove membership/affiliation when challenged and to enhance morale.
Black Canadian Veterans Silent Yet Profound Contributions to Canadian Wars
Going back to 150 years ago, long before Canada was its own country, Black Canadian Soldiers were creating a proud history of serving this country in times of conflict. The stories of Black Veterans are also about personal struggles, struggle for acceptance and for equality.