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London, ON – ReForest London is proud to announce its partnership in the new Canadian Centre for Nature-Based Education (CCNbE), a national initiative connecting Canadians with hands-on learning experiences in nature. Together with the Canadian Wildlife Federation and other leading organizations across the country, ReForest London will help shape a national framework that strengthens outdoor learning, biodiversity…

London, ON – Just a few weeks after 120 newly planted trees were uprooted and damaged at Arthur Ford Park, ReForest London is turning the loss into an act of renewal. The charity will host a community re-planting event on Wednesday, October 15 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Sisters of the Precious Blood…

London, Ontario – September 30, 2025 — ReForest London is proud to announce that it has been selected as a semi-finalist for Charity Village’s Best Nonprofit Employer – Employee Workplace Wellness Program Award. This prestigious recognition highlights Canadian nonprofits that actively invest in their teams’ well-being and foster inclusive workplace cultures. ReForest London’s nomination reflects…

In 1946, the Department of Veterans Affairs established the Western Counties Health and Occupational Centre at Westminster Ponds as a place of healing for Canadian veterans. Today, this historic location is home to ReForest London and the Westminster Ponds Centre, London’s hub for environment and sustainability. In 2025, ReForest London is proud to give back to…

ReForest London is pleased to announce the completion of our Celebration Forest program this coming Fall. This ambitious naturalization project, developed in partnership with the London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care London, has brought thousands of people together to plant trees in the forest behind the Parkwood Parkwood Institute, next to the…

London, ON – ReForest London is thrilled to announce that Medicom will sponsor a community park planting at McCormick Park on Saturday, May 3rd, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This event marks Medicom’s fifth sponsored planting as part of their outstanding three-year, $30,000 commitment to ReForest London, which began in 2023. Through their sponsorship,…

ReForest London is thrilled to announce that it has secured $2.1 million in funding from the Government of Canada through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program to transform the historic Perth Pavilion at the Westminster Ponds Centre into an energy-efficient, solar-powered Urban Forestry Centre. This major investment will support the conversion of a…

ReForest London regrets to announce that the Neighbourhood Tree Depot program, a beloved initiative that has provided thousands of free trees to London residents, will be concluding after the Fall 2024 season. This decision comes as a result of the end of the funding program that has supported the depots since their inception. Without this…

ReForest London is thrilled to announce a generous funding commitment of $238,900 over two years from TD Bank Group (TD) to support the launch of a Community Tree Nursery and Regional Seed Hub at the Westminster Ponds Centre in London, Ontario. This transformative initiative aims to enhance the health and resiliency of London’s environment through the supply of native tree and seed species, education, and community engagement.