Seeds to Saplings
  • Grow a Native Tree
    • Project Background
    • For Teachers
    • Start the Project >
      • Collect and Prepare Seeds
      • Growing Step by Step
      • Planting Your Sapling
  • Resources
  • About
    • Our Team
    • Contact
  • Why S2S?
    • Toronto's Ravines
    • Why trees are important in the city
    • Invasive Species
    • Biodiversity
  • Donate

Grow a Native Tree
​​Student Project

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Project Steps

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Collect & Prepare Seeds
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Growing Step by Step
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Plant your Seedling
Please note: Seeds to Saplings provides instructions for growing northern red oak, white oak, and sugar maple - trees that are native to eastern Canada. If you live outside of eastern Canada and these trees are not native to your area, you can still follow the general guidelines provided but change the details to match the native trees near you. 

To find native trees near you, download the My Tree app or go to the Tree Canada website. Once you have selected a native tree that grows in your area, use the free online Woody Plant Seed Manual to find instructions on growing your tree. The manual provides details on seed collection timing, stratification temperature, and planting locations for every major tree species in North America. Please contact us if you need help with this!
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Photo by Andrew Budziak

Project Background

This background information illustrates the benefits of growing native trees to mitigate climate change and boost biodiversity.​ 
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Photo by Dan Turko

For Teachers

Teachers, start here to prepare for the project. You'll find a timeline, discussion questions, and helpful tips. ​

Partners

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  • Grow a Native Tree
    • Project Background
    • For Teachers
    • Start the Project >
      • Collect and Prepare Seeds
      • Growing Step by Step
      • Planting Your Sapling
  • Resources
  • About
    • Our Team
    • Contact
  • Why S2S?
    • Toronto's Ravines
    • Why trees are important in the city
    • Invasive Species
    • Biodiversity
  • Donate