Trees Please Winnipeg Coalition
@treespleasewpg.bsky.social
Trees Please Winnipeg Coalition is a citywide association of resident & community groups working to secure long-term sustainable funding for our urban forest. https://treespleasewinnipeg.com/
Trees trimmed? Music to our ears!
🧹 Neighbourhood Action Teams - Round 3! 🪚
Our teams are out now in Transcona, Elmwood-EK, & Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry, tackling the “to do” list of outstanding issues in your community — from potholes to sign repair, tree trimming, & debris removal.
See Winnipeg.ca/actionteams for more info.
Our teams are out now in Transcona, Elmwood-EK, & Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry, tackling the “to do” list of outstanding issues in your community — from potholes to sign repair, tree trimming, & debris removal.
See Winnipeg.ca/actionteams for more info.
August 19, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Trees trimmed? Music to our ears!
We are really proud that our advocacy has helped make this Winnipeg urban forestry milestone possible.
But as the article explains, there's still a lot that both the city and Winnipegers need to do!
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
But as the article explains, there's still a lot that both the city and Winnipegers need to do!
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Winnipeg balances public trees removed, planted in 2024 — but long journey to grow canopy still ahead | CBC News
The number of trees lost in Winnipeg’s public areas last year was offset by almost the same number of new ones planted — meeting a target foresters say is relevant but only a starting point on a long ...
www.cbc.ca
August 12, 2025 at 4:18 PM
We are really proud that our advocacy has helped make this Winnipeg urban forestry milestone possible.
But as the article explains, there's still a lot that both the city and Winnipegers need to do!
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
But as the article explains, there's still a lot that both the city and Winnipegers need to do!
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Reposted by Trees Please Winnipeg Coalition
"Simply put, trees pay us back year after year. Cutting them down because a sidewalk panel is lifting is like demolishing a house to fix a leaky faucet. "
www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025...
www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025...
6 Ways To Fix Sidewalks Without Losing Urban Trees
Here are six proven techniques that allow communities to preserve mature trees while restoring sidewalks to safe, walkable condition.
www.strongtowns.org
August 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
"Simply put, trees pay us back year after year. Cutting them down because a sidewalk panel is lifting is like demolishing a house to fix a leaky faucet. "
www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025...
www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025...
Sharing some updates from the Coalition to Save Lemay Forest:
"Due to overwhelming demand, we’ve launched a *wait list* for the next order of our iconic lawn signs. Show your neighbors that you helped Save Lemay Forest!"
👉 forms.gle/NmLBTabKVVZ5DZzE6
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
"Due to overwhelming demand, we’ve launched a *wait list* for the next order of our iconic lawn signs. Show your neighbors that you helped Save Lemay Forest!"
👉 forms.gle/NmLBTabKVVZ5DZzE6
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
SaveD Lemay Forest Lawn Sign Wait List
After the success of the first batch of "SaveD Lemay Forest" lawn signs, we're excited to place another order. Since the printing prices are based on the order quantity, we need to collect enough orde...
docs.google.com
July 27, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Sharing some updates from the Coalition to Save Lemay Forest:
"Due to overwhelming demand, we’ve launched a *wait list* for the next order of our iconic lawn signs. Show your neighbors that you helped Save Lemay Forest!"
👉 forms.gle/NmLBTabKVVZ5DZzE6
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
"Due to overwhelming demand, we’ve launched a *wait list* for the next order of our iconic lawn signs. Show your neighbors that you helped Save Lemay Forest!"
👉 forms.gle/NmLBTabKVVZ5DZzE6
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Also, don't miss these great events from Trees Winnipeg:
Summer Park Walks return! Join a local historian and arborist at 4 different parks around Winnipeg to learn about history, tree species and how to ID them!
Summer Park Walks return! Join a local historian and arborist at 4 different parks around Winnipeg to learn about history, tree species and how to ID them!
July 24, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Also, don't miss these great events from Trees Winnipeg:
Summer Park Walks return! Join a local historian and arborist at 4 different parks around Winnipeg to learn about history, tree species and how to ID them!
Summer Park Walks return! Join a local historian and arborist at 4 different parks around Winnipeg to learn about history, tree species and how to ID them!
Important info from our friends at Trees Winnipeg:
"An urgent appeal to water your trees!
Winnipeg has received about one-third of the precipitation that it normally does at this point in the year, and there is no significant rainfall in the forecast as we head into the hottest weeks. ..."
"An urgent appeal to water your trees!
Winnipeg has received about one-third of the precipitation that it normally does at this point in the year, and there is no significant rainfall in the forecast as we head into the hottest weeks. ..."
July 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Important info from our friends at Trees Winnipeg:
"An urgent appeal to water your trees!
Winnipeg has received about one-third of the precipitation that it normally does at this point in the year, and there is no significant rainfall in the forecast as we head into the hottest weeks. ..."
"An urgent appeal to water your trees!
Winnipeg has received about one-third of the precipitation that it normally does at this point in the year, and there is no significant rainfall in the forecast as we head into the hottest weeks. ..."
Trees help grow great neighbourhoods! They:
🌳 Foster civic pride & stronger feelings of belonging/attachment
🌳 Result in less crime & graffiti
🌳 Support retail activity at local businesses
🌳 Increase people's willingness to walk
🌳 Calm traffic and reduce crashes
caufc.org/project/grow...
🌳 Foster civic pride & stronger feelings of belonging/attachment
🌳 Result in less crime & graffiti
🌳 Support retail activity at local businesses
🌳 Increase people's willingness to walk
🌳 Calm traffic and reduce crashes
caufc.org/project/grow...
June 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Trees help grow great neighbourhoods! They:
🌳 Foster civic pride & stronger feelings of belonging/attachment
🌳 Result in less crime & graffiti
🌳 Support retail activity at local businesses
🌳 Increase people's willingness to walk
🌳 Calm traffic and reduce crashes
caufc.org/project/grow...
🌳 Foster civic pride & stronger feelings of belonging/attachment
🌳 Result in less crime & graffiti
🌳 Support retail activity at local businesses
🌳 Increase people's willingness to walk
🌳 Calm traffic and reduce crashes
caufc.org/project/grow...
"A city report reveals [elms] were chopped down more than expected last year due to Dutch elm disease.... the city had a 3.4% loss rate of American elms due to the disease in 2024, resulting in 6,616 trees being tagged for removal."[ target for loss is 2%].
www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
More than 7,000 elms felled in Winnipeg last year due to disease
A city report reveals elm trees were chopped down more than expected last year due to Dutch elm disease.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
June 14, 2025 at 11:54 AM
"A city report reveals [elms] were chopped down more than expected last year due to Dutch elm disease.... the city had a 3.4% loss rate of American elms due to the disease in 2024, resulting in 6,616 trees being tagged for removal."[ target for loss is 2%].
www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
Our friends at Trees Winnipeg are about to launch their spring ReLeaf tree sale. Check it out!!
www.treeswinnipeg.org/our-urban-fo...
www.treeswinnipeg.org/our-urban-fo...
May 16, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Our friends at Trees Winnipeg are about to launch their spring ReLeaf tree sale. Check it out!!
www.treeswinnipeg.org/our-urban-fo...
www.treeswinnipeg.org/our-urban-fo...
Our coalition advocated tirelessly for the recent improvements that Martha Barwinsky mentions in this episode.
Read on to find out how the city is better caring for our public trees...
Read on to find out how the city is better caring for our public trees...
Something to add to your podcast queue: a fascinating, fun and informative interview with Winnipeg's City Forester, Martha Barwinsky.
(Not a podcast person? There's a transcript too!)
podcast.winnipeg.ca/s2/2
(Not a podcast person? There's a transcript too!)
podcast.winnipeg.ca/s2/2
Our City, Our Podcast | Martha from Urban Forestry
Martha Barwinsky is the City Forester in the Public Works Department. Known in many circles as the Tree Lady, Martha and her team manage 300,000 trees in parks and on boulevards. In this episode, s...
podcast.winnipeg.ca
May 9, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Our coalition advocated tirelessly for the recent improvements that Martha Barwinsky mentions in this episode.
Read on to find out how the city is better caring for our public trees...
Read on to find out how the city is better caring for our public trees...
Something to add to your podcast queue: a fascinating, fun and informative interview with Winnipeg's City Forester, Martha Barwinsky.
(Not a podcast person? There's a transcript too!)
podcast.winnipeg.ca/s2/2
(Not a podcast person? There's a transcript too!)
podcast.winnipeg.ca/s2/2
Our City, Our Podcast | Martha from Urban Forestry
Martha Barwinsky is the City Forester in the Public Works Department. Known in many circles as the Tree Lady, Martha and her team manage 300,000 trees in parks and on boulevards. In this episode, s...
podcast.winnipeg.ca
May 9, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Something to add to your podcast queue: a fascinating, fun and informative interview with Winnipeg's City Forester, Martha Barwinsky.
(Not a podcast person? There's a transcript too!)
podcast.winnipeg.ca/s2/2
(Not a podcast person? There's a transcript too!)
podcast.winnipeg.ca/s2/2
Fantastic news!
The Kinew government has announced plans to seize Lemay Forest from a developer to protect 18 acres of privately owned land in response to backlash from environmentalists.
Manitoba on track to expropriate Lemay Forest
The Kinew government has announced plans to seize Lemay Forest from a developer to protect 18 acres of privately owned land in response to backlash from environmentalists.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
April 14, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Fantastic news!
Call to action! 📣🌳
On Thursday, Winnipeg City Council will vote on whether to expropriate the land known as Lemay Forest for the purposes of creating a new city park.
You can see the whole motion here: clkapps.winnipeg.ca/DMIS/ViewPdf...
On Thursday, Winnipeg City Council will vote on whether to expropriate the land known as Lemay Forest for the purposes of creating a new city park.
You can see the whole motion here: clkapps.winnipeg.ca/DMIS/ViewPdf...
March 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Call to action! 📣🌳
On Thursday, Winnipeg City Council will vote on whether to expropriate the land known as Lemay Forest for the purposes of creating a new city park.
You can see the whole motion here: clkapps.winnipeg.ca/DMIS/ViewPdf...
On Thursday, Winnipeg City Council will vote on whether to expropriate the land known as Lemay Forest for the purposes of creating a new city park.
You can see the whole motion here: clkapps.winnipeg.ca/DMIS/ViewPdf...
The City of Winnipeg is running a survey on greenspace, biodiversity and natural areas! Share your input by April 15, 2025. Learn more and take the survey here! ⬇️
engage.winnipeg.ca/greenspace-p...
engage.winnipeg.ca/greenspace-p...
Greenspace Plan & Biodiversity Policy
We are creating a Greenspace and Natural Corridors Plan Bylaw (Greenspace Plan) and a Biodiversity Policy. The Greenspace Plan and the Biodiversity Policy will help the City manage, protect, and resto...
engage.winnipeg.ca
March 24, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The City of Winnipeg is running a survey on greenspace, biodiversity and natural areas! Share your input by April 15, 2025. Learn more and take the survey here! ⬇️
engage.winnipeg.ca/greenspace-p...
engage.winnipeg.ca/greenspace-p...
Tonight!
This Saturday - Save Lemay Forest Town Hall
www.wildernesscommittee.org/events/save-...
www.wildernesscommittee.org/events/save-...
Save Lemay Forest Townhall
Join us for a night of community and common history as we dive into the fight to save Lemay Forest! Learn more about the forest's past and present as a place for people and nature from both neighbors ...
www.wildernesscommittee.org
March 15, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Tonight!
"The developers are also maintaining more than 5,000 old-growth trees, planting more than 700 new trees and preserving the area’s natural animal habitats."
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/ind...
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/ind...
University of Manitoba unveils landmark urban community project
Southwood Circle is set to become the city’s largest and most sustainable infill development
www.theglobeandmail.com
March 13, 2025 at 6:50 PM
"The developers are also maintaining more than 5,000 old-growth trees, planting more than 700 new trees and preserving the area’s natural animal habitats."
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/ind...
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/ind...
This Saturday - Save Lemay Forest Town Hall
www.wildernesscommittee.org/events/save-...
www.wildernesscommittee.org/events/save-...
Save Lemay Forest Townhall
Join us for a night of community and common history as we dive into the fight to save Lemay Forest! Learn more about the forest's past and present as a place for people and nature from both neighbors ...
www.wildernesscommittee.org
March 13, 2025 at 3:27 PM
This Saturday - Save Lemay Forest Town Hall
www.wildernesscommittee.org/events/save-...
www.wildernesscommittee.org/events/save-...
🌳📣Call to action📣🌳
Speak up for the Lemay forest today with this letter-writing tool from Wilderness Committee!
Grow Nature in your Neighbourhood with the Lemay Forest
www.wildernesscommittee.org/take-action/...
Speak up for the Lemay forest today with this letter-writing tool from Wilderness Committee!
Grow Nature in your Neighbourhood with the Lemay Forest
www.wildernesscommittee.org/take-action/...
Grow Nature in your Neighbourhood with the Lemay Forest
(function(n,e,w,m,o,d){m=n.createElement(e);m.async=1;m.src=w; o=n.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];o.parentNode.insertBefore(m,o); })(document,'script','//engage.newmode.net/embed/536/69277.js');
www.wildernesscommittee.org
January 27, 2025 at 8:51 PM
🌳📣Call to action📣🌳
Speak up for the Lemay forest today with this letter-writing tool from Wilderness Committee!
Grow Nature in your Neighbourhood with the Lemay Forest
www.wildernesscommittee.org/take-action/...
Speak up for the Lemay forest today with this letter-writing tool from Wilderness Committee!
Grow Nature in your Neighbourhood with the Lemay Forest
www.wildernesscommittee.org/take-action/...
Reposted by Trees Please Winnipeg Coalition
A quick walk past the Lemay Forest in Winnipeg and the explanation of how the city and the province of Manitoba need to act.
This is way nicer than the Instagram post because it wasn't cropped vertically to only show my goofy mug.
#PreserveLemayForest
This is way nicer than the Instagram post because it wasn't cropped vertically to only show my goofy mug.
#PreserveLemayForest
January 26, 2025 at 7:49 PM
A quick walk past the Lemay Forest in Winnipeg and the explanation of how the city and the province of Manitoba need to act.
This is way nicer than the Instagram post because it wasn't cropped vertically to only show my goofy mug.
#PreserveLemayForest
This is way nicer than the Instagram post because it wasn't cropped vertically to only show my goofy mug.
#PreserveLemayForest
Seeing forest for the trees
www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
Great op-ed by @brentbellamy.bsky.social !
www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
Great op-ed by @brentbellamy.bsky.social !
Opinion: Seeing forest for the trees: The bigger picture in the Lemay Forest debate
Until recently, most people in Winnipeg had likely never heard about Lemay Forest in St. Norbert, but a standoff between residents and a developer who wants to cut down the trees has sparked debate ab...
www.winnipegfreepress.com
January 22, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Seeing forest for the trees
www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
Great op-ed by @brentbellamy.bsky.social !
www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
Great op-ed by @brentbellamy.bsky.social !