
Two National Charities Celebrate Earth Day by Teaming up to Support 10 Urban Tree-Planting Projects
Photo: A 2024 planting project supported by both Green Communities Canada (GCC) and Trees for Life. Located in Ottawa, this project was led by GCC…
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Green Communities Canada Celebrates International Day of Forests!
Happy International Day of Forests Every year on March 21, the world celebrates the International Day of Forests and recognizes the invaluable contributions forests and…
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Living Cities: Planting in Urban Areas of Need
Living cities are places where all residents have access to healthier, safer, and greener spaces. Historically, those residents most affected by the impacts of climate change…
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2024 Living Cities Canada Fund Impact Report
You may view & download the 2024 Living Cities Canada Fund Impact Report by clicking here. The Living Cities Canada Fund is a program of…
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Voices for Action – Growing the Mini Forest Movement in Canada
In January 2025, Green Communities Canada hosted our first Voices for Action webinar on the topic of “Growing the Mini Forest Movement in Canada.” You…
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Mini Forests Revitalize the Ontario Greenbelt in 2024
Green Communities Canada and the Greenbelt Foundation enhance the Greenbelt with mini forest projects.
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From Concrete to Canopy: Hamilton’s Mini Forest Initiative
We can transform our cities so they are alive with nature and more resilient to climate change. Revitalizing urban lands can bring about more equitable…
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City of Hamilton Plants 900 Trees and Shrubs as a Mini Forest at Johnson Tew Park
The City of Hamilton brought new vibrance and interest to the Johnson Tew Arboretum by installing a 300-square-metre mini forest in the fall of 2023,…
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Green Venture Plants a Mini Forest at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario
Green Venture aimed to breathe new life into a 100-square-metre plot by planting 300 native trees and shrubs and creating a new mini forest at Mohawk College. Alongside volunteers from…
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Oakvillegreen Enhances Local Ecosystem with Mini Forest Planting at Joshua Creek Heritage Arts Centre
Oakvillegreen Conservation Association planted a 100 square-metre mini forest at Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre (JCHAC) as part of a continued partnership on restoration and stewardship projects, including rain…
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