Since 1997 and to date – Programs with the community members including students, teachers, new Canadians, agencies, community volunteers, have been established to focus on measuring forest biodiversity. Partners include residential outdoor education centres along the Niagara Escarpment and plots on private land.
Humber Arboretum
The Humber Arboretum presents a balance of ornamental gardens and diverse natural areas. Well known for its horticulture and landscape design, the Arboretum is dedicated to showcasing an extensive collection of woody and herbaceous plants, and protecting and restoring habitat for native plants and animals. The Arboretum makes a unique contribution to life in the Greater Toronto Area by providing educational opportunities in horticulture and environmental stewardship for anyone who visits.
Visitors to the Arboretum range from school children learning about the environment for the first time, to adults enjoying a pleasant stroll. Humber College students also develop their skills here in a broad range of programs including Horticulture, Arboriculture, Sustainable Building & Energy Technology, Architecture, Interior Design, Education, Health Sciences, Culinary, Hospitality, and Public Relations. Website
Climate Action Niagara (CAN)
Is a member-driven, registered not-for-profit organization that provides education and opportunities for actions on issues relating to climate change. Since 2006, CAN hosts the annual Eco Fest Niagara trade show to support a greener economy, provides a clearing house of regional events and articles through our newsletter, and provides speaker and film series including Food Security, Urban Forestry, Waste and Consumption, Land Use Planning, Local Food Preservation, Community Gardens and Soils Integrity. CAN established the Niagara Community Gardens Network and with the generosity of the Trillium Foundation of Ontario, United Way of South Niagara and the Niagara Prosperity Initiative we are facilitating 15 community gardens and establishing the community groups to support sustainability. Through the School Scapes program, we work with youth on Soil Health and Plant Propagation to reintroduce native trees to schoolyards with ACER’s Planting for Change and Measuring for Change programs. Website
News
- Canadian Charities: Imagine Canada’s Sector Monitor
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012 - West Credit Secondary School – Planting for Change
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011 - Humber Arboretum Measuring
Friday, October 28th, 2011