They’re not just planting greenery. They’re pushing for policy change, promoting environmental education, and inspiring residents to rethink the value of trees in a city without a tree bylaw.
Learn more about Trees for Nipissing at their website: https://trees4nipissing.org/
00:00 - Intro
02:05 - Meet Peggy & Cindy: The Roots of Trees for Nipissing
06:30 - Why Trees Matter More Than You Think
11:15 - North Bay Has No Tree Bylaw — Here’s Why That’s a Problem
15:40 - School Plantings, Community Projects & Kindness in Action
20:25 - The Power of Grassroots Movements in Small Cities
24:50 - Volunteers, Grants & Making It All Happen
29:30 - What They’ve Planted So Far (And What’s Next)
33:45 - Advice for Other Towns: How to Start Planting Change
37:10 - Outro
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