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Dr. Jane Goodall plants trees with members of local area scout troops to mark the planting of the 10th millionth tree in Sudbury. Photos provided by Rob Haarmeyer and used with permissions.
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Dr. Jane Goodall/PM Justin Trudeau in Sudbury yesterday to celebrate Sudbury’s 10-millionth tree

Rosalind Russell
By Rosalind Russell

A world-renowned scientist was joined in Sudbury by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau yesterday for an important milestone being celebrated by the city.

The public was invited to attend a celebration at Bell Park yesterday afternoon, at which the 10-millionth tree in the city’s 44-year regreening effort was planted with scientist Dr. Jane Goodall taking part.

Espanola resident and scout leader, Rob Haarmeyer with 1st Copper Cliff Scouts says his troupe was honoured to be there, not only to greet Goodall, but to make her an honourary member of the troupe.

He adds the troupe also got to participate in tree planting for an upcoming IMAX movie on the regreening of Sudbury.

The milestone was also attended by city dignitaries and congratulatory messages from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

. As part of the event Sudbury 15th presented Jane with a Knecker making her an honorary member of their troop.
Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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