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
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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
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Use donations to purchase and maintain trees
Board of Directors
Myles Sergeant, MD, P.Eng.
Cofounder, family physician, native tree enthusiast
Lorraine Ironside, Biologist
Board Emeritus, Cofounder, tree specialist, senior advisor
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.
Facilitator and strategy consultant
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
Rob Booth, M.Eng., P.Eng.
Board Emeritus Environmental engineer, energy and ecological conservationist