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Name: Martin Grieve Volunteer since: May 2017 Roles: Tree Specialist, Tree Planter and Tree Aftercare Assistant Autobiography: My name is Martin and I have a passion for the environment. As a child I spent my summers at our cottage in the woods near Sudbury. Every year I would come home with white pine and red oak saplings and transplant them…

Name: Phil Brewster Roles: Trees Committee, GIS Team, Office Assistant, Community Liaison, Tree Planter, Tree Aftercare Assistant, Data Team, Tree Specialist. Volunteer since: June, 2017 Autobiography: I’ve been a Londoner for my entire life, and I’m proud of it. Growing up right next to the Pond Mills / Westminister Ponds conservation areas led to me developing an affinity for…

Project Type: Tree Depot Year: 2017 Season: Summer Harris Park was the place to be on Saturday, August 19th as over 500 people from the community came out to the Forest Festival, a celebration honouring our trees and forests. Smiles donned the faces of people of all ages, as they enjoyed a fantastic BBQ from Growing Chefs!, a …

Project type: Million Tree Challenge Year: 2017 What could be a better business gift than one that grows and gives back to the community? “I was searching for a more meaningful gift for my patients and their families,” said Dr. Carlo Pavan of Whitehills Dental Centre. “and I’m glad there was such a worthwhile opportunity in lieu of…