Earth Day 2023 Wrap Up
Before we jump into May and kick off our spring planting season, we wanted to give Earth Month a proper send-off. April is an exciting time for us to connect and engage with many new and existing...
View ArticlePlanting Trees VS Establishing Trees
An article in The Guardian from earlier this month is bring awarness to the lack of tree monitoring in the UK’s plan to increase tree cover as part of their environmental improvement initiative....
View ArticleUsing Caragana as a Nature-based Solution
The Project Forest Siksika Nation Community Shelterbelt Program is designed to harness the power of shelterbelts—a proven nature-based solution—to mitigate the impacts of climate change, sequester...
View ArticleSaskatoons: A Delightful and Hardy Native Shrub
If you’re a looking for a hardy shrub that not only adds aesthetic value to your landscape but also produces delicious fruit, consider planting the Saskatoon (Amelanchier alnifolia). This shrub is...
View ArticleMountain Ash: A Stunning Addition to Any Landscape
Looking to attract wildlife and add seasonal interest to your garden? Consider the mountain ash (Sorbus sp.), a hardy and attractive tree perfect for various landscape settings. This relatively small...
View ArticleGrowing Raspberries: Tips for a Bountiful Harvest
Raspberries (Rubus idaeus) are a delightful addition to any garden, offering sweet, heart-shaped berries perfect for fresh eating, desserts, and jams. This medium-sized shrub is known for its high...
View ArticleSilver Buffaloberry: The Ornamental, Cold-Hardy Shrub
For those looking to enhance their garden with a shrub that offers year-round interest and supports local wildlife, Silver Buffaloberry (Shepherdia argentea) is an excellent choice. This long-lived,...
View ArticleWelcome to our newest team members!
Meet the New Faces of Project Forest: Josh Alexis and Norine Shim At Project Forest, we’re dedicated to fostering environmental stewardship and building strong relationships with First Nations through...
View ArticleWhy Biodiversity in Canada’s Forests Matters Now More Than Ever
As COP 16 unfolds in Colombia, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Leaders from 196 countries are gathering to turn promises from the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) into real action....
View ArticleWhy You Should Just Leave the Leaves
Decomposing Leaves Are Key to Rewilding Your Backyard 🍂 In our “Rewilding Your Backyard” series, we’ve been exploring ways to create a mini-ecosystem in your own outdoor space through planting species...
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