Trees for Heroes
In partnership with Trees for Life and their Trees for Heroes program, the Royal Canadian Air Force is planting trees in communities across Canada. These “RCAF Centennial Groves”, or commemorative public planting projects, will combine trees, shrubs, tulips, and other plants into meaningful configurations across Canada.
At least six communities from New Brunswick to Alberta will participate, with plans for “RCAF Centennial Groves” in at least four provinces. The “Groves” will serve as a tribute to the sacrifices of our RCAF personnel who have served our country proudly for 100 years. As part of the RCAF’s commitment to sustainability, these projects will help grow our tree canopy and help combat climate change while leading towards a healthier Canada for future generations.
Air Cadets and community members will plant the trees themselves, and you can expect a series of unveiling events throughout the spring and fall of 2024 as these projects are completed.
Stay tuned for more updates, as this project continues to grow!
Air cadets plant trees at the RCAF Centennial Grove in A.D Ross Park in Calgary, Alberta. The grove saw 25 dwarf spruce trees, surrounded by 75 densely planted maple trees, planted in the shape of the RCAF roundel. Tulip bulbs, with a historical connection to the RCAF, have also been planted among the trees and will bloom next spring.
On October 16th, 2023, trees, shrubs, and tulips were planted in the shape of the RCAF Roundel at A.D Ross Park in Calgary, Alberta.
Students from St. George Elementary School and Fundy High School plant trees at the Pennfield Ridge Memorial in Pennfield, New Brunswick on November 28th, 2023. The project, spearheaded by 250 (Saint John) RCAF Association and Turnball (NB) Chapter, will see a large monument constructed, dedicated to those who served and died at former RCAF Station Pennfield.
Members of the local community, Landscape New Brunswick, St Geroge Branch #40, Royal Canadian Legion, Charlotte County ATV Club #39, St George Elementary School, and Fundy High School at the site of the Pennfield Ridge Memorial on November 28th, 2023, after having planted Vimy Ridge Oak.
