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People planting a mini forest at Toronto Zoo

Preserve Canada’s Biodiversity: Protect Old Growth and Plant Mini Forests

March 20, 2023
Biodiversity is critical for the health and well-being of our planet, and Canada is home to incredibly diverse species and ecosystems. From the towering old…
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GCC staff Christine and Sabat at an urban forest planting event

Grow Urban Forests in Your Community: Join our Application to the 2 Billion Trees Program for 2024

February 28, 2023
Do you want to grow thriving urban forests in your community? Green Communities Canada (GCC) is inviting partners to join us to help establish mini…
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People engaged in planting a green space in a city

Green Communities Canada Receives $1M to Advance Equitable Green Infrastructure Projects Across Canada

February 28, 2023
Green Communities Canada is proud to announce the launch of the "Transform Stream" of the Living Cities Fund, made possible by a significant funding commitment…
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Person hugs a rain barrel

How to Prepare Your Rain Barrels for Winter

December 5, 2022
Rain barrels are becoming very popular among Canadians, especially during the summer. They collect rainwater from rooftops, which can then be used to water gardens and…
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Volunteers planting at an event organized by Green Venture in Hamilton

Conventional Stormwater Systems Put Your Community at Risk – Municipal Elections Matter

October 14, 2022
Finding effective ways to manage stormwater in an economically and environmentally sustainable manner is an ongoing concern in municipalities across Canada.   Rapid and increasing urbanization…
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A flooded home

Fall Flood Prevention Tips for Your Home

October 3, 2022
The seasons are shifting, bringing with them colder temperatures, equal length days and nights, crisp falling leaves, bird migration, pumpkin-spiced everything, and… the dreaded fall…
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New-England-Aster

10 Native Autumn/Fall-Interest Plants for Your Rain Garden

September 13, 2022
Autumn, like spring, is the perfect time to drop your plants! Unlike summer, when new plants need watering to settle in for the season, nature…
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Canada Announces the Natural Infrastructure Fund: What You Need to Know to Apply

August 16, 2022
Green Infrastructure uses nature and natural processes to help reduce flooding and extreme heat, improve air and water quality, and make communities more vibrant and…
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Volunteers working to create the new urban greenspace

Depave Paradise Site in Saint John, NB, Gets Recognized as a Vital Pollinator Habitat!

July 13, 2022
What was once a run-down asphalt walkway in Seaside Park, Saint John, New Brunswick, was transformed by the Depave Paradise project to get recognized as…
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Turtle Island, by Mi’Kmaq artist Louretta Gould

Watershed Management Insights from an Indigenous-Led Community Flood Plain Mapping Project

June 20, 2022
In 2021, more than $2B of damage was recorded in Canada due to severe weather events. Aging and poorly maintained stormwater infrastructure, paired with increased…
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