The best time to grow a 1000-year-old tree was a thousand years ago; the second best time is now.
LongTrees is an initiative to grow 1000-year-old trees in the City of Edmonton. Through the act of cultivating old trees, we seek to explore the tools, rituals, traditions, artifacts, physical and social structures, and culture(s) needed to support this multi-generational task.
We believe in creating lasting environmental impact through community engagement. By planting and nurturing trees that will live for centuries, we're not just growing trees – we're cultivating a legacy for future generations.
Edmonton is incredibly lucky to have it's network of Community Leagues. We're partnering with the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues (EFCL) to host the first longtree nurseries.
The general public is still welcome to get involved -- or reach out to your community league and express your interest!
A board motion from your community league is the first step in getting started. Our documentation provides step-by-step guidance on how to:
