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This blog was written by guest blogger Jaime Clifton-Ross. One of the first things kids learn to draw are trees. Do you remember that classic green shape, resembling a broccoli crown, set atop a thick red-brown trunk? This iconic image was the reason we coloured through our green and brown crayons long before any others. But why do kids love drawing trees? What makes people connect with them at such a young age? Perhaps because they play such a prominent role in our daily lives as Canadians. It’s hard to think of Canada without considering the impact that trees have had on our country, both ecologically and culturally. You can’t walk down the street without encountering some type of tree, whether it’s… read more →
Today is National Tree Day and to celebrate, we wanted to let you know a little bit more about your provincial or territorial tree! As you know, in Canada there are 10 provinces and 3 territories. Each one of these has an official tree except for Nunavut. Even Canada has an official national tree! Below we have listed information on all the provincial and territorial trees, along with our national tree. Canada’s National Tree First off, Canada has a national tree. You may have guessed this one – it is the maple tree! There are 10 different species of maple trees found in Canada, but it commonly thought that the sugar maple is our national tree. The sugar maple is also… read more →
Hi Folks! How many trees have you seen since you woke up today? Did you wish any of them a happy National Tree Day? What about a happy National Forest Week? Dig you hug any of those trees?? Don’t worry if these questions take you by surprise, since 2011 is the debut year for Canada’s National Tree Day celebrations, spearheaded by the Tree Canada Foundation, which focus on the “great benefits that trees provide us – clean air, wildlife habitat, reducing energy demand and connecting with nature”. Nature Canada’s celebrations today include our Hug A Tree Photo Contest, which we’re asking all of our supporters to enter for their chance to win! I started National Tree Day thinking about the… read more →