Experience our volunteer-led parade of the Moving Forest urban canopy! 50 tree-filled shopping carts will arrive at the Harbourfront Centre to create a shady gathering place for community, conversation, and reflection on the importance of urban nature.
Join these trees on their epic journey across Toronto’s waterfront! We are looking for dedicated and neighbourly volunteers to grab a cart and assist the roaming forest in its travels.
Sign up here to volunteer with us!
Witness the arrival of Moving Forest as 50 trees in shopping carts roll over to Harbourfront Centre with the help of a team of volunteers. Once they land, you’re invited to linger under the canopy, cool off, and connect with neighbours while learning more about this playful project.
Join us as we celebrate the vital role of urban trees and reimagine public space one moving forest at a time.
City dwellers have long appreciated trees for their beauty, but these familiar green features are often undervalued as critical urban assets – they help cool the environment, protect against flooding, capture carbon, and provide essential shade. Trees are also a barometer of equity in an urban setting. Too often, new communities are built with insufficient space for planting and without the necessary resources to ensure that trees can mature and thrive. Recognizing the need for more tree cover and thoughtful placement The City of Toronto has set an aggressive goal of raising its tree canopy by 40 percent by 2050, but it is important that the distribution of these new plantings extend the benefits trees offer to all corners of the city.
