To Celebrate April 22 Earth Day this year, the Global Foundation for Social Harmony and Sustainable Development (GFoundation) is partnering with two national seniors’ groups to harness their members’ power to plant at least one tree each this year, anywhere in Canada.”
GFoundation Board member, Judy Lederer, says that both the Congress of Union Retirees of Canada (CURC) and Seniors for Climate (SFC) are asking their members to sign a pledge to plant a tree at some time during the year. “We will follow up with pledgers to ensure their trees get planted and even organize a planting for them,”
“Each organization has initiated a pledge process of its own and others can do likewise with the GFoundation. We will create a national forest whose growth will be tracked over the years.”
CURC says union retirees are ‘giving back’ with their time, skill and passion and are uniquely positioned to participate in tree planting that can lead to lasting change. .
Every tree planted is a step forward in fighting climate change, says CURC in its Earth Day message, but it is also a testament to individuals, dedicated to nurturing our planet
For the CURC pledge appeal in English or French, CLICK HERE.
Trees can be planted in seniors’ own back yards or on property of a relative, friend or supporting organization. They can be planted in a public space, as long as permission is obtained. Trees that are planted as part of a group or community effort can also be counted.
The SFC form advises that each pledge will deliver an important message to decision-makers that planting trees for climate change has become an important priority on a much larger scale.
SFC’s tree pledge will be one form of action by several thousand seniors, through 70 groups in 50 events across Canada to highlight the need for action on climate change. See the map of SFC activities HERE.
For the SFC pledge appeal in English or French CLICK HERE
Any tree species or shrub type (large or small) that is currently growing in a forest near tree pledgers is a suitable candidate. Participants are encouraged to plant native species that add to the existing mix of plants, in order to promote biodiversity.