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| Amazing Tree Quest Winners |
| Volunteers Needed Oct 3, 17 |
| Spring Project Review |
| EEPAC Needs New Members |
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21 Amazing Trees Chosen as Winners
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 Twenty-one trees were named London’s most amazing trees at a gala luncheon at Museum London today. Celebrate the Trees was the culmination of ReForest London’s Amazing Tree Quest contest, which began in the spring.
The contest invited Londoners to submit their favourite trees in 10 categories. All nominations were posted online instantly, and people voted for their favourite trees. In August, a team of tree experts and community leaders, including Mayor Anne Marie DeCicco-Best, Chamber of Commerce CEO Gerry Macartney, and Ontario Attorney General Chris Bentley, chose the winning trees.
A full list of first and second place winners along with links to the entries can be found here.
In addition to the Amazing Tree Quest award ceremony, Celebrate the Trees featured a State of the Forest Report from Ivan Listar, London’s Urban Forester, a poem by Penn Kemp, and tree-themed art from the Museum London collection.
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| Three Upcoming Volunteer Oppotunities |
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 October 3 - Help Spread the Word about ReForest London
ReForest London is participating in Green Measures, a community fair at Westmount Mall. We need volunteers to staff our table in the following shifts:
11:30-1:30
1:30- 3:30
You need not be an expert on trees - we just ask that you have been to at least one of our tree planting events. If you can help, please phone Julie Ryan at 519-936-9548.
October 17 - Briscoe Woods Tree Planting, 1-4pm
Join us as we plant 200 trees and shrubs at Briscoe Woods in the Coves ESA, located at the west end of Briscoe Street.
more info and map
Graphic Designer Needed for Special Project
We are looking for a volunteer with graphic design skills to create a self-guided tour map of the Amazing Tree Quest winners. If you can help, please contact Julie Ryan at 519-936-9548.
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| 350 Day of Action - October 24 |
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On October 24, people from around the planet are gathering to show their support for action on climate change. There is a bus being organized to go to Ottawa, and London activities are being planned as well.
more info about the bus
more info about 350 and what it means
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EEPAC and TFAC Seeking New Members
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EEPAC and TFAC are two City of London committees that seek guidance from citizens about the environment. Both committees have openings and are accepting applications.
The Trees and Forest Advisory Committee (TFAC) meets monthly to help develop the Urban Forest Strategy and make recommendations on policies related to trees in the city.
more info about TFAC
The Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee (EEPAC) has a broader mandate that includes:
- most development proposals in the City where natural areas might be impacted
- proposing policy and procedure improvements to enhance natural area protection and enhancement
- environmental initiatives related to environmental planning
more info about EEPAC or call EEPAC Chair Dean Sheppard at 519-660-6691.
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