Our Mission
To plant native trees in those areas of need in Hamilton and
improve the long-term health of all those living in our
community.
Objectives
- Plant trees in predefined areas of need
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Create partnerships with volunteer groups to help plant
trees
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Seek and obtain funding through charitable donations and
funding agencies
- Use donations to purchase and maintain trees
Board of Directors
- Myles Sergeant, MD, P.Eng. - Cofounder, family physician, native tree enthusiast
- Lorraine Ironside, Biologist - Cofounder, tree specialist, senior advisor
- Rob Booth, M.Eng., P.Eng. - Environmental engineer, energy and ecological conservationist
- Shelley McKay - Communications and Fundraising specialist
- Su Heenan - Patient Advisor in Environmental Sustainability, Climate action advisor in health, justice, and equity
- Kate Whalen, Ph.D. - Leadership coach and strategy consultant, sustainability educator and researcher, project manager, entrepreneur
- Areeb Iqbal, B. Com. - Business and financial expert in the not-for-profit sector; sustainability enthusiast and environmental advocate
- Lindsay Dandridge, Masters of Forest Conservation - Certified Urban and Community Forester, Certified Arborist, and self-proclaimed tree-hugger
