Home Hardware Stores Across Canada Dig in for National Tree Day

“For the past 29 years, Home Hardware has partnered with Tree Canada to beautify our green spaces and foster a healthier environment,” said Kevin Macnab, President and CEO, Home Hardware Stores Limited. “This is just one of the countless ways our independent Dealer-Owners continue to give back to their communities.” 

This year, on the 10th anniversary of National Tree Day, 32 Home Hardware locations will participate in tree planting initiatives across the country. Since 1992, Home Hardware Dealers have planted over 28,000 trees, valued at over $1.6 million, in green spaces from coast to coast. 

National Tree Day is held annually on the Wednesday of National Forest Week to remind Canadians of the numerous health and environmental benefits provided by trees. The special day is celebrated across the country with tree dedications, plantings, workshops and outdoor education walks. 

“Tree Canada, Canada’s only national non-profit organization dedicated to planting and nurturing trees in rural and urban environments, is excited to continue our partnership with Home Hardware by bringing more trees to communities across Canada,” said Danielle St-Aubin, CEO, Tree Canada. “Since 1992, Tree Canada and Home Hardware have worked together to plant and maintain close to over 28,000 trees, creating a lasting legacy for present and future generations.” 

Home Hardware Stores Limited is Canada's largest Dealer-owned hardware, lumber, building materials, and furniture home improvement retailer with close to 1,100 stores under the Home Hardware, Home Building Centre, Home Hardware Building Centre and Home Furniture banners. Founded in 1964 in rural St. Jacobs, Ontario, Home Hardware remains 100% Canadian owned and operated. Through the Home Hardware network, Dealer-Owners have extensive distribution and marketing capabilities as well as access to thousands of quality, brand name and private label products. Home Hardware Stores Limited has received designation as one of Canada's Best Brands and Best Managed Companies and is committed to helping Canadians with all of their project needs. More information about the company is available at homehardware.ca. 

Tree Canada is the only national non-profit organization dedicated to planting and nurturing trees in rural and urban environments. Through our programs, research and engagement efforts, we have helped restore tree cover in areas hit by natural disasters, guided communities in managing their urban forests, supported over 700 schoolyard greening projects and organized urban forest conferences. To date, with our community partners and sponsors, we have planted more than 83 million trees. Treecanada.ca