Celebrate Forests Canada’s 50 Million Tree Milestone
Sep 10th, 2025 9:48 PM
Event Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. (noon)
Location: Ferguson Tree Nursery | 275 County Rd 44, Kemptville, Ontario K0G 1J0
Forests Canada will commemorate the milestone of supporting the planting of 50 million trees with a special ceremony at Ferguson Tree Nursery in Kemptville, Ontario. The event will include remarks from organization leaders and a ceremonial tree planting, followed by a guided tour of the greenhouse and nursery.
What
- Ceremony to commemorate Forests Canada supporting the planting of 50 million trees
- Remarks from Forests Canada CEO Jess Kaknevicius and former CEO Rob Keen, Registered Professional Forester (now Executive Director, Canadian Tree Nursery Association)
- Planting a tree to celebrate the 50 million tree milestone
- (Optional) guided site tour showcasing tree nursey operations
When
- Wednesday, September 17, 2025
- Ceremony begins at 12:00 p.m. (noon)
- Site tour to follow
Where
- Ferguson Tree Nursery | 275 County Rd 44, Kemptville, Ontario K0G 1J0 (Look for the Forests Canada flags and tent when you arrive.)
About Forests Canada
- Forests Canada is a non-profit charity working to conserve, restore, and grow Canada’s forests to sustain life and communities. With interactive education programs inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards, and high-quality forest recovery efforts supporting local jobs and economies, we have proudly built the infrastructure and network needed to help ensure the greatest possible outcomes for Canada's forests from coast to coast to coast.
To learn more, visit www.ForestsCanada.ca or follow us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, or LinkedIn.
To RSVP or for more information, please contact:
Matthew Brown
Communications Manager
Forests Canada
Cell: 519-471-4751
E-mail: mbrown@ForestsCanada.ca
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