The Beacon Design Collective's Mini-Forest Initiative

If you know Beacon, you know we love the environment and we love trees! From planting trees around the world to supporting clients who protect and regenerate forested areas, we’re committed to environmental action for planetary health.

So we couldn’t be more pleased to announce our latest initiative (drum roll, please): in partnership with Little Forests Kingston, we’ll be helping to bring new life to urban spaces by creating mini-forests in Kingston, Ontario. And this project isn’t just about planting trees—it’s also about fostering biodiversity, enhancing community well-being, and setting an example of sustainable living. To us, that looks like a win-win-win-win!

Our sites and their transformations

Let’s take a closer look at where we’re creating and expanding three transformative mini-forest sites:

205 Bagot St

A local social housing site that will be home to a brand-new “Little Forest” covering 100 square metres.

300 trees

will be planted, creating a green oasis in an urban environment

SPECIES LIST HIGHLIGHTS:

	White Oak, Wild Black Cherry, White Birch, Striped Maple
	HighBush Blueberry, Black Raspberry
	Columbine, Cardinal Flower, Bee Balm

111 Van Order Dr

This site is ready for planting and will soon host a thriving mini-forest covering 300 square metres.

900 trees

will be planted by fall 2024

SPECIES LIST HIGHLIGHTS:

	Shagbark Hickory, Bur Oak, Hop Hornbeam, Eastern Red Cedar
	Buffaloberry, Snowberry
	Tuliptree, Kentucky Coffeetree, Eastern Flowering Dogwood

Our commitment and impact

The Beacon Design Collective Inc. is proud to sponsor these mini-forest projects, with our support helping to coordinate the efforts of Little Forests Kingston, ensuring that each tree planted contributes to a healthier, more vibrant community. By 2025, a total of 2,200 trees will have been planted across these sites, fostering urban biodiversity and creating green spaces for generations to come.

As we move forward with these projects, we remain committed to our mission of creating and supporting organizations that benefit the environment and our communities.