We’re honoured to share that Little Forests Durham has been featured in the Town of Whitby Mayor’s Monthly Newsletter for February 2026!
The newsletter highlights the growing impact of our community-led work to plant Miyawaki-style mini forests across Durham Region. Little Forests Durham was recognized for its mission to empower communities with the tools and knowledge needed to plan, plant, and care for these dense, fast-growing native forests.
The feature also spotlights the first mini forest planted in Whitby at Heber Down Conservation Area in October 2025.
Together, these efforts are contributing to healthier green spaces that grow faster, support more biodiversity, and help mitigate climate change impacts compared to conventional urban tree plantings.
Read the Full Feature
We’re grateful to Mayor Elizabeth Roy and the Town of Whitby for highlighting the role community volunteers play in building a greener future.
👉 Read the full feature in the Mayor’s Newsletter here:
https://www.whitby.ca/news/posts/mayors-monthly-newsletter-february-2026/#MakingaDifference:LittleForestsDurham
