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ReForest London Turns Loss into Growth with Community Re-Planting Event

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…

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ReForest London Named Semi-Finalist for National Workplace Wellness Award

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…

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A Living Legacy: ReForest London Hosts Final Celebration Forest Tree Planting Ceremony

On Saturday, September 13, ReForest London welcomed over 500 guests to its final Celebration Forest Tree Planting Ceremony, marking the conclusion of a naturalization project that has brought comfort, connection, and community to thousands of Londoners over the past 15 years. The Celebration Forest — a six-hectare green space situated near ReForest London’s headquarters in…

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Honouring our past: ReForest London launches a new initiative with the Veterans Care Program

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…

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ReForest London Marks the Completion of Celebration Forest this Fall 2025

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…

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Medicom Sponsors Fifth Park Planting with ReForest London at McCormick Park

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,…

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ReForest London Secures $2.1M in Federal Funding to Create Urban Forestry Centre at Westminster Ponds

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…

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ReForest London Receives $238,900 Donation from TD Bank Group

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.

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