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Trees Planted
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Engaging in climate action is more critical than ever in a world facing urgent environmental challenges.
International Volunteer Year 2026 is the United Nations’ call to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary impact of volunteers around the world.
At Living Green Barrie, we are deeply grateful for the incredible community of volunteers who give their time, talent, skills, and care to support our work. From long-term leaders and Board members to first-time and short-term volunteers, each contribution helps power meaningful climate action right here in Barrie.
July Volunteer Spotlight: Ellie
Our July Action for Climate is Engage! While that often means getting involved in our community and having a voice in shaping a better future, engagement also means something a little simpler: showing up, pitching in, and saying, “I’ll help.” That’s exactly what Ellie does.
Ellie brings a cheerful, can-do attitude to everything she volunteers for. No matter what challenge comes her way, she’s positive, patient, and always ready to figure things out. In a word, she’s delightful!
One of the best examples of Ellie’s incredible spirit happened just days before our Gala in the Woods when our Auction Lead unexpectedly had to step away. With no previous experience and very little time for training, Ellie jumped right in. She tackled the role with confidence, kept everything moving, and even shared thoughtful suggestions afterward to help improve the process for next year.
As if that wasn’t enough, Ellie also took on the enormous task of organizing years worth of photos from past events and tree plantings. She developed naming conventions, sorted and categorized files, and helped create a system that will make it easier for everyone going forward. It was a project with plenty of ambiguity, but that didn’t stop her. She simply rolled up her sleeves and got it done.
When she’s not helping behind the scenes, you’ll often find Ellie bringing her wonderful family out to our tree planting events, proving that community engagement is something to be shared.
Ellie is the kind of volunteer who says “yes” when others might hesitate. She embraces challenges, stays positive when things don’t go as planned, and reminds us that meaningful engagement starts with simply being willing to get involved.
Ellie, thank you for your hard work, patience, positivity, and unwavering support. You truly embody what it means to Engage!, and Living Green Barrie is stronger because of you.
Questions? Contact info@livinggreen.info for support and information
With Gratitude
We extend our sincere thanks to our key funders whose ongoing financial contributions make our work possible year-round. Your commitment enables us to continue planting trees and delivering vital education and awareness programs that inspire lasting environmental action in our community.
A special thank you to Jackie and her team for their steady guidance and encouragement—it’s been invaluable to our progress.
Together, we’re growing a greener future for Barrie—thank you.
We invite you to consider one of our great community partners & one of our biggest supporters Lisa Zhao.
Lisa, a realtor with Ayranto Real Estate, has committed to donating a percentage of her commission from every transaction to Living Green Barrie.
Living Green has worked with Lisa on several community greening projects through her work with the Rotary Club and her volunteer affiliation with Pollinate Barrie.
If you know anyone selling their house, consider contacting Lisa and let her know Living Green says hello.
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