Pollinators need our help! Many pollinator species have been declining in recent years due to a multitude of factors, one of which is habitat loss. The Monarch Butterfly is one species that has been especially impacted by habitat loss. One plant family that is vital to the butterfly’s success is Milkweed. Monarch Butterfly caterpillars feed exclusively on milkweed species, such […]

Forêt Capitale Forest in collaboration with the NCC has planted 200 trees winding along the Aviation Parkway (near Clarke Avenue and Rainsford Avenue) in October 2022. All 200 trees are native species such as yellow birch, common hackberry, American basswood, ironwood, and black walnut! FCF’s afforestation model relies upon community stewardship to support tree care and forest maintenance until the […]

We have established several “Tiny Forest” plots located at our Base of Operations – each approximately the size of a tennis court consisting a native trees, shrubs, and forbs. The purpose of these tiny forests is to showcase examples of how you can transform small spaces into dynamic, biodiverse, food-producing, and self-sustaining spaces and as well as support our city […]

In the spring of this year, we began an exciting project made possible thanks to a Treemendous Communities grant through Tree Canada and their wonderful sponsor Reactine! Our four Lawn Conversion Tree Guilds at our Base of Operations invite the rethinking of your front or backyard. These four guilds demonstrate how you can transform your lawn into a lightly maintained […]

The Red Barn Food Forest is the first project that is located at our Base of Operations being established in 2020. This food forest is designed purposefully as a wild space as a safe haven for a great variety of pollinators, birds and other wildlife. Many edible trees, shrubs and perennials are planted for multiple purposes, including food production, pollinator […]