During the week of May 18, Greys for Green was excited to help with some maintenance work on one of the Town of New Tecumseth’s new micro forests at the new Tottenham Water Tower. The Town has a bold goal of increasing the Urban Tree Canopy from 21% (as of 2021) to 30% across all...
In our last article, “Nature is Essential to HOPE,” we stressed the importance of connecting to nature. That sense of awe we feel when comparing our smallness to the grandeur of the natural world centers us. It fosters pro-social attitudes, making us more likely to act with care toward one another and toward the planet....
Throughout most of its existence, Mother Earth (or nature), has unconditionally and abundantly provided the essential requirements for creation and sustainability for all life on the planet. Without the essential natural resources of air, water, food, nutrients, temperature and pressure, life would not be possible on earth. Humans have however violated the terms of the...
From reducing air and water pollution and moderating surface temperatures, to providing opportunities for physical activity and relaxation, greenspaces provide many physical and mental health benefits. But can we measure these health benefits in terms of monetary savings in order to convince decision-makers that protecting and enhancing greenspace is an environmentally and economically responsible decision...
Recently I listened to an environmental podcast featuring an interview with Dr. Howard Frumkin, a world‑renowned scientist. He is an epidemiologist, a specialist in environmental and occupational medicine, and a professor at the University of Washington. He directed the CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health and is co‑author of Planetary Health: Protecting Nature to Protect...
In September, Greys for Green happily assisted with tree planting in Phase I of the new Micro-forest in Hillside Park in Alliston. As part of its commitment to environmental stewardship, the Town of New Tecumseth is revitalizing a portion of Hillcrest Park with a native-based micro-forest, a densely planted area of trees, shrubs and perennials...
We are conducting outreach for our concept for a new urban park in New Tecumseth! We recently joined forces with the University of British Columbia (Okanagan) students’ Capstone program. Students have created a survey campaign for residents of New Tecumseth to gauge interest in and support for the creation of an urban park. Visit this...
As urbanization increases and screens dominate our attention, many people are spending more time indoors and losing their connection with the natural world. Why does this matter? Science and indigenous wisdom suggest that having access to and building a relationship with nature is essential for our well-being, our communities, and the planet. The Benefits of...
Some people, though sympathetic to our environmental challenges, hold back, feeling that their individual efforts may not matter. But one person truly can make a difference. As one of many volunteers helping to create the first pollinator mini forest in Mono, I had the good fortune to meet owner Shelly Candel, whose humble pursuit of...
On Saturday, October 12, 2024, the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust, hosted a Trail Walk facilitated by Maxwell Matchin the Land Trust Coordinator and certified Naturalist, along with John Wilson a retired Arborist and a board member of Greys For Green, in the Beeton Heritage Forest located just a few kms. south of Beeton off...
