Tree Canada

Maple Leaf Day

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Sept. 19, 2008) - Tree Canada is encouraging all Canadian municipalities and residents to take part in Maple Leaf Day on September 24, Canada's national day to celebrate our trees and urban forests.

"Maple Leaf Day is a day where all Canadians can take the time to appreciate the natural beauty around us, and become active in preserving our trees and forests for future generations," said Michael Rosen, President of Tree Canada.

This year marks the 9th year that Tree Canada and Home Hardware have partnered together to green communities. Tree Canada and Home Hardware have organized planting events in the following 23 communities across Canada: Kaslo, B.C., Carlye, Sask.; Devon, Alta.; Osoyoos, B.C.; Castlegar, B.C.; Hantsport, N.S.; Morden, Man.; Hudson Bay, Sask.; Wawa, Ont.; Forestbury, Alta.; Parrsboro, N.S.; Snow Lake, Man.; Strathcona County, Alta.; Coboconk, Ont.; Wasaga Beach, Ont.; St. Isidore, Ont.; Vankleek Hill, Ont.; Charlottetown, P.E.I.; Neepawa, Man.; Kingsville, Ont.; Ingersoll, Ont.; Casselman, Ont.; and Cobourg, Ont..

Four municipalities have declared September 24 as Maple Leaf Day: Ottawa, Ont.; Cold Lake, Alta.; Oshawa, Ont.; and Regina, Sask.

Everyone can get involved - you can organize a tree planting event in your community. Everyone can make a difference with the simple act of planting a tree. Please visit our Maple Leaf Day site at http://www.treecanada.ca/maple-leaf-day/index.htm to use our materials and find out more information.