February 26, 2026

EVENT

The Importance of Urban Forests


Coffeehouse with Marshall Buchanan

26-02-26 Event Poster

Last month's coffeehouse with Katie Krelove from the Wilderness Committee was a great kickstart to the year. In case you missed it, here are some key takeaways:

  1. Land Use Planning IS a public process.
  2. It is NEVER a 'done deal'!
  3. There are many success stories across Ontario of communities coming together and successfully stopping unwanted development.
  4. The same success CAN happen here.

This month we welcome Registered Professional Forester, Marshall Buchanan (see more info below), who will be presenting on the importance of urban forests. We've focused a lot on Gillies Grove being an old-growth forest and the ecological value as an endangered ecosystem. We also know it is highly unique to have an old-growth forest in the midst of a town. Now we get to learn why its location makes it important and discover what other potential treasures it holds.

Marshall's presentation will start at 7:00 pm and will be followed by a Q and A, open discussion. Our committee members will also be available to answer questions, discuss recent activities and volunteer opportunities for those interested.

We look forward to welcoming you to an evening of community and insight. If you would like to submit a question in advance, please email us at savethegroveagain@gmail.com.

What:Coffeehouse: with special guest Marshall Buchanan
Date:

Thursday February 26th

Time:6:30 - 8:30pm
Presentation will begin at 7:00pm followed by a Q and A.
Location:

Cafe Tilda, 158 John St. North, Arnprior, ON

Marshall Buchanan, M.Sc.F., is a Registered Professional Forester and Regenerative Farmer. For over 35 years his consulting practice has focused on helping community groups and private landowners plant new forests and manage existing ones. He was the first to conduct an urban forest inventory & study of all trees in a Toronto neighbourhood which included “backyard trees”. The report produced in 1993 was ahead of its time and was profiled by David Suzuki in his book “Time for Change”. Marshall is currently an Urban Forest Coach with Tree Canada where he helps municipalities expand their urban forest canopy. Marshall believes that local tree seed collection is an under-utilized strategy to conserve and establish new forests. In his spare time Marshall is practicing to be a drummer and is hoping to host some drum circles on his farm near Eganville this summer. Website: https://ottawavalleyfarmtofork.ca

Together we can find a better way!