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  HOW BENEFICIAL ARE TREES? medicine cabinets - 1 out of 4 pharmaceuticals are tree based (rainforest) food baskets - tre es provide fruits, nuts, and berries for people and wildlife  air filters-   trees absorb nasty pollutants from the air  ear plugs - trees and shrubs reduce noise pollution Earth’s saviour - trees are carbon sinks reducing GHG  municipality money makers - trees provide recreation and tourism  air coolers - trees cool asphalt on streets and parking lots extending the life of asphalt windbreaks- trees in fields shield against wind and help protect crops snow fences - spruce trees planted close together along highways prevent snow from drifting onto roads helping to reduce accidents privacy fences - trees can block unattractive views natural healers - h ospital patients with views of trees recover faster   r ain umbrellas - trees intercept rainfall and reduce run-off natural energizers - many studies have shown if you go for a walk in the woods you will reduce y

Quotable Quote  Those who work tirelessly to promote social justice and equality  for all cannot WIN,  unless we all work tirelessly to combat climate  chaos and global   overheating.

BUY FLUID PAINTED CANVAS COVERED FRAMES TO HELP PLANT TREES  You can place and order and I can create a work of art using using hues you prefer.   The cost of canvases range from $7 -$15. 20% of profits will be used to plant trees in the Lake Simcoe Watershed with the City of Barrie and its community partners.                                                                                    

   BUY HAND PAINTED NECKLACES TO HELP PLANT  TREES   I hand painted stress-free rocks and glass pieces with a variety of hues using fluid painting techniques. If you would like a necklace with a specific colours to match an outfit contact me at gwenpetreman@gmail.com  You can place and order and I can create one for YOU.  The cost of all necklaces are $10 each. 20% of profits will be used to plant trees in the Lake Simcoe Watershed with the City of Barrie and its community partners.   

 BUY HAND PAINTED HOT POT PADS TO HELP PLANT  TREES   I hand painted hot pot pads with a variety of hues using fluid painting techniques. f you would like a hot pot pad with a specific colours to complement your decor,  you can place and order and I can create one for YOU. Contact me at gwenpetreman@gmail.com  The cost of all pads are $7 each.  20% of sales goes to raise funds for tree planting in the Lake Simcoe Watersheds.