CTV YOUR MORNING: Highway of Heroes campaign aiming to plant two million trees between Trenton and Toronto
The campaign is looking for funding from the federal and provincial government.
Veterans and Military families call on the Government of Canada for more support to the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign
OTTAWA, Feb. 21, 2019 – Representatives and supporters of the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign are asking for increased support from the Government of Canada. The campaign will fund the planting of 2,000,000 trees between Trenton and Toronto, one tree for every Canadian that has served during times of conflict. 117,000 of the most prominent trees will be planted along and near the stretch of the 401 known as the Highway of Heroes, one tree for every life lost while serving in the Canadian Armed Forces.
Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign Reflects on Remembrance Week in Trenton
Friday, November 9th, The Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign, in collaboration with Lower Trent Conservation, held a special ceremony in Trenton, ON to thank Tree Canada and CN for their $25,000 contribution provided through the EcoConnexions program. These funds will go towards making Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign the largest living memorial in Canada.
Highway Of Heroes Tree Campaign Continues to Grow in Whitby
Friday, November 2nd, the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign planted 300 trees at Intrepid Park in Whitby with the help of uniformed officers from the Canadian Armed Forces and local volunteers. The tree planting took place at the former site of Camp X, the legendary secret paramilitary training installation for covert agents during the second world war.
Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign Taking Root In Scarborough with the Help of TD Friends of the Environment
On October 27th, The Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign was featured at a special TD Tree Day to recognize TD Bank Group’s $500,000 contribution and ongoing support for current and future tree planting endeavours. The event, held in Scarborough, saw local volunteers gather to plant 300 trees and shrubs which will add to the total of over 1,200 trees already planted at this specific site, in connection to the campaign.
Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign Plants 300 Trees in Cobourg with Tree Canada and Home Hardware
On October 20, uniformed officers from the Canadian armed forces joined local volunteers to plant 300 trees in Cobourg, Ontario on behalf of the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign, in partnership with Tree Canada and Home Hardware, adding to the nearly 100,000 trees that will have been planted by the end of 2018. Through the generous support of Tree Canada and Home Hardware, the Highway of Heroes will continue to be converted into the largest living memorial ever constructed.
Growing the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign
On Thursday, May 24th, TD Bank Group announced an increased commitment to the campaign of $500,000 to support current and future tree planting endeavours. To mark the occasion, hundreds of volunteers, including elementary school students, Veterans and currently serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces, gathered at Meadowvale Rd. and the 401 to plant 500 trees in connection to the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign.
Windsor Korean Veterans Association Searching for Next-Of-Kin of Fallen Soldiers
The Windsor Korean Veterans Association has donated trees to the Highway of Heroes Living Tribute and want to give the Certificates that honour these heroes, to the families of the war dead.
…Never Forgotten Wins People’s Choice at Canada Blooms
The Highway of Heroes Living Tribute feature garden at Canada Blooms designed by Joe Genovese of Genoscape Inc. won the coveted People’s Choice Feature Garden Award at Canada Blooms this year. The garden, a tribute to Canada’s fallen heroes, also won Best Overall Use of Plant Material, Best Use of Bulbs and Outstanding Large Size Garden. The real win here is that thanks to this garden and the generosity of the Canadian people coming through it, over $25,000 was raised in support of the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign!
Come See the Highway of Heroes Garden at Canada Blooms
Go to Canada Blooms and seek out our amazing Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign Feature Garden. The garden, created by Joe Genovese of Genoscape Inc., is a breathtaking experience to behold. A Landscape Ontario member, Joe is a creative genius and generous patron of our campaign. Having put in countless hours and over $300,000 value in this garden, he has created the most ambitious feature garden seen in over a decade at Canada Blooms.
Exciting News for Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign
Friday was a transformational day in our Highway of Heroes Living Tribute Campaign. Premier Kathleen Wynne announced a $1 million donation on behalf of the government of Ontario. This gives us a huge push towards our goal of raising $10 million by 2020.
Highway of Heroes Living Tribute Feature Garden at Canada Blooms ~ by Genoscape Inc.
Get your copy of ‘The NEW Canadian Garden’ signed by Mark Cullen at Canada Blooms.
Cambridge Novice Hockey Team Honours Veterans
The eight year old’s on the Cambridge Hawks Novice hockey team bring more than just hockey to the ice. Fundraising for Highway of Heroes Living Tribute is just one way they are honouring Canadian veterans.