When members of the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg became concerned about the stability of the riverbank behind their Wellington Crescent meeting place, they decided to plant trees. “...

Some residents of Winnipeg's Wolseley neighbourhood are taking matters into their own hands to try and save decades-old elm trees before they fall victim to Dutch elm disease, but they also want the c...

The number of trees lost in Winnipeg’s public areas last year was offset by almost the same number of new ones planted — meeting a target foresters say is relevant but only a starting point on a long ...

After the success of the first batch of "SaveD Lemay Forest" lawn signs, we're excited to place another order. Since the printing prices are based on the order quantity, we need to collect enough orde...

A city report reveals elm trees were chopped down more than expected last year due to Dutch elm disease.

Martha Barwinsky is the City Forester in the Public Works Department. Known in many circles as the Tree Lady, Martha and her team manage 300,000 trees in parks and on boulevards. In this episode, s...

A small Quebec town is using a novel approach to encourage residents to plant trees by charging a $200 annual surtax to homeowners who don't have at least one tree in their front yard. The municipalit...

We are creating a Greenspace and Natural Corridors Plan Bylaw (Greenspace Plan) and a Biodiversity Policy. The Greenspace Plan and the Biodiversity Policy will help the City manage, protect, and resto...

Southwood Circle is set to become the city’s largest and most sustainable infill development

Join us for a night of community and common history as we dive into the fight to save Lemay Forest! Learn more about the forest's past and present as a place for people and nature from both neighbors ...

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Over the years I’ve been advocating for urban nature and a healthier greener environment for our city. Sometimes I’ve experienced wins, but many campaigns I’ve participated in have been lost.

Until recently, most people in Winnipeg had likely never heard about Lemay Forest in St. Norbert, but a standoff between residents and a developer who wants to cut down the trees has sparked debate ab...

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