[CANUFNET] National Tree Day/Journée nationale de l'arbre

[Ron Carter]

Not to acknowledge Greg's concern for staffing pay rates but as far as the particular day of the weekend goes, I have to vote for Sunday. We started tree day on a Saturday and there were just too many family related things happening then, most notably, kids sports (soccer,hockey etc.). Sunday did get the biggest draw to the tree event. Scout and Guide troops were more available then too. Concerned about church? What's more spiritual than planting a tree in nature's cathedrals.

>>> "Ron Carter" <Ron.Carter at saanich.ca> 2/21/2011 7:52 AM >>>

Three of the core municipalities of Greater Victoria (Saanich, Victoria and Oak Bay) have been celebrating "Tree Appreciation Day" on approx. the first Sunday in November. In Saanich,  the first TAD was Nov., 1995. November coincides with our monsoons out here and promotes to the public that mid to late fall as the best time  to plant trees in a coastal climate to encourage establishment prior to our summer drought. The celebration here has also promoted native tree and associated plantings in either a forest, streamside or meadow re-creation. 
I realize that Nov. is too late for the rest of Canada but I think a reasonable compromise would be Late Sept Early Oct. and in my opinion the day definitely should be a stand alone date. Our Northwest ISA Chapter conference happens around that time and could  have a "Tree Day" celebration planting when the conference rotates to this side of the boarder.
Ron

Ron Carter,
Parks Referral Coordinator
Saanich Parks and Recreation
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email:            Ron.Carter at Saanich.ca
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>>> Mike Rosen <mrosen at treecanada.ca> 2/18/2011 6:48 AM >>>

Canada Needs a  National Tree Day!
 
In November 2010, MP Royal Galipeau (Ottawa-Orléans) introduced a Motion (M-575) to name the Wednesday of National Forest Week as  National Tree Day. This year, the day will be on September 21, 2011.
 
National Tree Day will be a day of action when Canadians will celebrate through planting and other activities, the great things that trees give us. There will also be educational activities that will help us learn how trees help make Canada the great, green nation it is today.  It will also be a time for awareness – a chance for us to reflect on how protecting trees adds so much to our lives.
 
It’s important for us to make sure that our trees, things which many Canadians take for granted, receive their due. I am asking you, as an individual or as a representative of your organization, to raise the profile of trees by supporting Mr. Galipeau’s very worthwhile initiative.  
 
The second hour of debate on motion M-575 is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, March 1, 2011. 
 
We all know Canadians love trees. Now is the time to show it. 
 
Contact your MP and send him or her a message that you love trees, and that they need to vote in favour of Motion M-575 to recognize National Tree Day. 
 
Show your support on our Facebook page and Twitter and spread the word to others by forwarding this message. 
 
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at Tree Canada at tcf at treecanada.ca 
 
Thank you ! 
 
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Le Canada a besoin d’une journée nationale de l’arbre!
 
En novembre 2010, le député Royal Galipeau (Ottawa-Orléans) a présenté une motion (M-575) pour que le mercredi de chaque Semaine nationale de l’arbre et des forêts soit proclamé la Journée nationale de l’arbre. Cette année, cette journée sera le 21 septembre 2011.
 
La Journée nationale de l’arbre sera un jour d’action dans le cadre duquel les Canadiens célébreront, en plantant des arbres et en réalisant d’autres activités, les grands bienfaits fournis par les arbres. Il y aura également des activités éducatives qui nous aideront à mieux comprendre comment les arbres contribuent à faire du Canada la magnifique nation verte que nous apprécions aujourd’hui. Cette journée permettra aussi de sensibiliser les gens et de réfléchir à l’importance de protéger les arbres pour améliorer notre vie.
 
Nous devons tous faire un effort pour nous assurer que les arbres – quelque chose que nous prenons trop souvent pour acquis – reçoivent l’appréciation qui leur est due. Je vous demande, en tant que particulier ou représentant de votre organisme, de mieux faire connaître l’importance des arbres en appuyant l’excellente initiative de M. Galipeau. 
 
La deuxième heure de débat pour la motion M-575 doit se dérouler le mardi 1er mars 2011. 
 
Nous savons que les Canadiens aiment leurs arbres. C’est le temps de le prouver!
 
Communiquez avec votre député pour lui faire savoir que vous aimez les arbres et que vous avez besoin qu’il ou elle vote en faveur de la motion M-575 afin de reconnaître la Journée nationale de l’arbre. 
 
Montrez votre appui sur notre page Facebook et sur Twitter, et passez le mot en envoyant ce message à d’autres personnes. 
 
N’hésitez pas à communiquer avec nous à tcf at treecanada.ca si vous avez des questions.
 
Merci!
 
 
Michael Rosen, R.P.F.
President/Président
Tree Canada / Arbres Canada 
222 rue Somerset St. West/ouest, suite / bureau 402
Ottawa, Ontario K2P 2G3
613-567-5545 ext 222

www.treecanada.ca / www.arbrescanada.ca

 
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