ReForest London

About ReForest London

ReForest London is a community and civic organization serving as Southwestern Ontario's largest environmental charity. Located in the Huron Heights area, the organization is dedicated to preserving and expanding the region's urban forests. It serves as a bridge between individuals, organizations, and businesses to promote environmental responsibility and sustainable practices. The charity offers various programs designed to restore ecosystems, improve air quality, and mitigate climate change. These include tree planting initiatives in parks, natural areas, industrial lands, commercial properties, yards, and along streets. Specific programs include Growing Programs, which involve seed collection and tree growing, and the TreeCycle program, where residents can donate extra trees from their yards. The organization also provides expertise and funding for community groups to plant trees in their own neighborhoods and operates the Westminster Ponds Centre as a hub for health, wellbeing, and sustainability. Founded in January 2005 with a ceremony led by Mayor Anne Marie DeCicco, the organization began with the planting of a spruce tree in Victoria Park. Its initial mandate was to improve the environmental health of London by providing resources for community tree planting. ReForest London describes itself as an organization that thrives on diversity, seeking to include various perspectives among its board, staff, and volunteers. It operates as a registered charity with a commitment to transparency and accountability, aiming to empower citizens to become proactive stewards of their natural resources.