Images, stories and experiences have the power to change the world. 

And we’re using that power to inspire people to take action to protect trees and connect with nature and others in the community.

One image, one story, and one experience at a time.  

Trees hold deep cultural, environmental, functional and emotional significance. They are also essential to our physical and mental well-being. Trees in Ottawa and elsewhere are threatened by invasive species, climate change, deforestation, urban intensification and neglect.   

By curating events and exhibits in our community to bring people together to learn about trees, we hope to build greater awareness and appreciation for our urban forest.  

Tree Fest Ottawa's activities are made possible by the dedication of many people who are passionate about trees.  

Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge the land on which we gather is the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation. We extend our respect and appreciation to all First Nation, Inuit and Métis peoples for their past and present contributions to these lands. In an effort to decolonize our work, Tree Fest Ottawa volunteers are dedicated to educating ourselves and others about our collective histories and learning from Indigenous communities. We believe parks and other public greenspaces can and should be accessible places for reconciliation and decolonization.

For a good overview of Indigenous land sovereignty in Canada, check out this video co-produced by the David Suzuki Foundation, Rahel Plotkin and Aimée Craft.