Christmas trees are more than festive symbols - they are a part of more than a century-old practice shaped by shifting consumer trends, environmental pressures, and grower decisions. To uncover this rich history, the Christmas Tree Lab is exploring archival seedling catalogues dating back to 1908. What can century-old seedling catalogues reveal about climate change, consumer habits, and tree farming?

In our latest blog post, we share the highlights of the outstanding Christmas Tree Farmers of Ontario Field Day 2024! Join us as we reflect on speakers, events, and the tales of the day!

Ever wonder what a stream restoration project looks like years later? Our team did! In this blog, we reflect and share all that we learned from our site visit with Credit Valley Conservation Authority!

Join us in highlighting Jess Wong, our incredible Research Assistant. In this blog, Jess shares their personal and professional journey, and all the factors that inspired them to join the Christmas Tree Lab.

Join us in welcoming Research Assistant, Alison Clarke, to the team! In this post, Alison shares her professional and educational background, and everything that inspired her to join us here at the lab.

We are pleased to announce that we have established a research partnership with the Christmas Tree Farmers of Ontario (CTFO) as of March 2024. Learn more about how we are striving to preserve an evergreen future through our partnership with CTFO here.

Discover the Christmas Tree Farmers of Ontario Field Day 2023 with our latest blog. Experience the day's highlights, from hands-on demos to insightful discussions, capturing the essence of growth, sustainability, and community in Ontario's vibrant Christmas tree industry.

Dive into our latest blog to explore a green initiative that's turning recycled Christmas trees into environmental superheroes. Join us in discovering how these festive trees are revitalizing waterways and giving a new lease on life to our aquatic ecosystems. It's a refreshing look at sustainability and the simple magic of repurposing Christmas trees for the good of our waters.

Join us in our latest blog as we shine a spotlight on Katie Devenny, our invaluable Research Assistant. Get to know the person driving our research endeavors, unraveling her passion, and the fascinating journey she brings to the Christmas Tree Lab. It's time to meet the heart and soul behind the lab.

Message from the director of the Christmas Tree Lab.