Your Green Space Has Power.
From backyards to school gardens to parks, every green space cleans our air
and cools our air. Map your impact with the Clean Air Calculator today!
ONE GREEN SPACE AT A TIME
Plants are the lungs of our communities.
With just one new landscaped space, you can reduce pollution, capture carbon, and support biodiversity. Use our Clean Air Calculator to see the measurable impact your green space can have on the environment and your community.
Every plant makes a difference.
A CLEANER HEALTHIER URBAN ENVIRONMENT
How do plants help my city?
When we plant trees, grasses, shrubs, and flowers where none were growing, we improve air and water quality and help fight climate change.
The impact is especially noticeable in cities dominated by hard surfaces like concrete and pavement, where green space is limited but desperately needed.
Soil
Healthy soil is important for the health, growth, and maintenance of plants. Plants in urban areas (cities) rely on soil to absorb, retain and release water when they need it. If plants have the right soil, watering can be reduced.
Air
Plants clean the air so we can breathe better. They absorb carbon dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and tiny airborne particles you can’t even see. In simple terms, plants take in the bad stuff and release oxygen—giving us cleaner, healthier air.
Plants
Soil and plants absorb rainwater, which later evaporates into the air. This process cools the area by taking heat from the air for the process of evaporation. Trees provide shade, too, which is lovely and cool on a hot summer day.
Water
There are a lot of hard surfaces in cities that don’t absorb water. Heavy rain and melting snow can be dangerous and damaging. Increasing the amount of green space can absorb more water.
What guides Us
Our Values.
We are rooted in the belief that greener cities
grow stronger communities.
INTEGRITY
Showing our honest appreciation and gratitude to program supporters and volunteers by acting with accountability and transparency.
RESPONSIBILITY
Treating the environment we live in, and the people with whom we share it, with kindness, care and honour.
COLLABORATION
We will partner with other community organizations and individuals who recognize, understand, participate in and share our mission and values.
RESPECT
We will respect the diverse values, cultures, traditions, and practices of the participating people, partners and communities.
Greener Cities Start with You
Discover the Power of Plants
in Everyday Life.
“Plants Love You” is an educational initiative that highlights how greenery improves our lives—from cleaning the air to supporting mental well-being and boosting local economies.
Your Green Space Matters
Become a Green Supporter
Whether it’s your backyard, schoolyard, balcony, or business frontage—every plant counts. By registering your green space, you’re helping to map the environmental benefits of urban greenery and showing how local action adds up to national impact. Be an environmental champion. Make your mark.
