by Jenn McCallum | Mar 19, 2024 | News, Green Infrastructure
The movement to plant mini forests is growing all across Canada, as more communities recognize the great addition these unique plantings provide to backyards, boulevards, and public spaces. In 2023 alone, GCC and the Network of Nature supported over 15 local...
by Tianna Mighty | Feb 21, 2024 | Green Infrastructure
The Manchester industrial area of southeastern Calgary is a grey locale with less than six per cent tree cover. In summer of 2023 Calgary Climate Hub transformed a 200m2 area at the Calgary Centre for Spiritual Living (CCSL), located in this neighbourhood, with a mini...
by Jenn McCallum | Jan 30, 2024 | Green Infrastructure
In September 2023, the City of Markham partnered with Honda Canada and Aviva Canada volunteers to install new mini forests at two sites within the Rouge River watershed: Milne Park and Austin Park. Milne Park is privately owned by the Toronto and Region Conservation...
by Jenn McCallum | Nov 16, 2023 | News, Green Infrastructure
How thrilling is it to be in a room full of people who share the same vision — the vision of Canadian communities with thriving mini forests. I had the pleasure to experience this at the Mini Forest Summit held in Ottawa on October 19. I represented Green Communities...
by GCC Team | Oct 4, 2023 | News, Green Infrastructure
Peterborough, ON, 4 October, 2023: Increasing heat events are threatening the safety and well-being of Canadians. Accessible and thriving green spaces can help make our cities better places to live. Green Communities Canada (GCC) is excited to support the creation of...
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