About Us

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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

  1. Plant trees in predefined areas of need
  2. Create partnerships with volunteer groups to help plant trees
  3. Seek and obtain funding through charitable donations and funding agencies
  4. 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