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Job Posting: Special Events Coordinator: Long Branch Tree Fest 2021

If you are a student in an Event Planning or similar program, between the ages of 18-30, who loves trees and the environment; and would like to assist in planning for the 3rd Annual Long Branch Tree Fest we would like to hear from you! 

As the Events Coordinator, you will be assisting the LBNA (Long Branch Neighbourhood Association) and the Tree Fest Committee to plan, promote and organize the 3rd Annual Long Branch Tree Fest.  This will involve developing a promotional plan; writing and distributing press releases; engaging local small businesses, musicians and artists; creating and distributing posters and flyers to local small businesses and within the community;  promoting the event on social media; communications and organization with local exhibitors and vendors; coordination of educational events relating to urban trees and the environment; coordination and promotion of children’s activities and other activities as required to ensure a successful Tree Fest, which may be virtual or outdoors, depending on the COVID-19 situation

You will work with subject matter experts knowledgeable about the Long Branch trees, the environment and urban forestry.

In addition to preparing for Tree Fest, you will assist in planning for a series of local Community Stewardship Tree Interpretation walks and bike rides and the launch of our new TreeTrek app for self guided tree interpretive walks and rides throughout Long Branch and our local parks.

The Events Coordinator position is funded through a Canada Summer Jobs Federal Student grant program to the community.  The LBNA encourages students in event planning, public relations or related communications programs to apply, including applicants who are women, indigenous students; members of a visible minority and new immigrants/refugees.  University and college students are all encouraged to apply.

Interviews will be taking place shortly.   Position start date will be in June.    

If you are passionate about community events, environmental stewardship and conserving and expanding urban forests, please email your resume and cover letter with why you are interested in this position as soon as possible to Judy Gibson, Chair, Tree Canopy Preservation and Enhancement Committee, Long Branch Neighbourhood Association via email:  longbranchnato@gmail.com

Note:  The LBNA is required and committed to ensuring a safe, workplace experience for all employees.  Employees will be required to follow the in force COVID-19 social distancing, personal and equipment safety and sanitizing procedures at all times. 

Filed Under: Events, Programs, Tree Canopy Preservation Tagged With: Event coordinator, Events coordinator, Long Branch Tree Fest, Tree Fest

Community Safety Roundtable

Our MPP, Christine Hogarth, is organizing a roundtable discussion on Community Safety on Friday, November 27th from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. This will be a Zoom event, so you will need to pre-register to get an invitation and link to join the event.

November is Community Safety Month and we all have a role to play in keeping our communities safe.

Community Safety Month aims to promote awareness about a broad range of safety matters, including crime prevention, personal safety, and safe work practices and staying safe during an emergency.

Representatives from Toronto Police Service 22 Division will be panelists on this Zoom call. They have come up with numerous tips to help keep you safe! These tips cover a wide variety of topics from home security to business safety, youth safety to senior safety and much more.

To RSVP for the event, please click on the link below: https://www.christinehogarthmpp.ca/community_safety_roundtable

And watch this blog to get more safety tips and suggestions.

Filed Under: Community Safety, Events, Programs Tagged With: 22 Division, Community Safety, Community Safety Roundtable, Toronto Police Service

Tree for Free Shop Closed

We have closed off any further orders for trees and shrubs through our Tree for Free program. We’re now in the process of submitting your orders to the nursery for fulfillment.

Don’t forget to pick up your free trees and shrubs next Saturday at the entrance to Samuel Smith Park. We suggest you print off a copy of your receipt and bring that with you to help ensure you get what you ordered.

Our shop is closed for the winter. Check back in the Spring when we’ll be back with new varieties for you to choose from.

Filed Under: Events, Programs

Tree for Free Virtual Info Session – Monday , September 14th from 6 – 7 pm

You are welcome to participate in this webinar to learn about the Long Branch Tree Inventory Project and the different Native Tree Species being given away for free to increase the Biodiversity of our Urban Forest. 

 Following a short presentation on the trees you will have an opportunity to get any questions you have about your tree selection answered.

Learn more….

Filed Under: Events, Programs Tagged With: Free Trees, Tree Canopy Preservation, Tree for Free, Webinar

Free Tree Giveaway

Coming up next month, we will once again be giving away free trees to Long Branch residents.

Watch this spot for an update. We’re planning to enable you to order your free tree through our website to make it more convenient for you.

Filed Under: Events, Programs, Tree Canopy Preservation Tagged With: Free Trees, Tree Canopy Preservation

What is that Tree?

Discover Long Branch and Nature

Join us on this exciting 1.5 hour walk to learn how to identify and talk about trees by looking at leaf anatomy and other distinguishing features!

Two Sessions: Friday, July 3, 2020 at either 9:00 am or 11:30am
Starts and ends in Sam Smith Park

Led by Jonathan Dionne,  Long Branch Tree Stewardship Program Lead and University of Toronto Masters in Forest Conservation Candidate.

Filed Under: Events, Programs, Tree Canopy Preservation Tagged With: Tree Canopy Preservation

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