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Farmer Jack’s Making a Difference – One Tree at a Time! 

(York Region: March 22, 2011) Steward of the Earth, a York Region based not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing environmental stewardship amongst children is thrilled to recognize Scott Burrows from Farmer Jack’s Gardens as the first “Maple Leaf” sponsor for Steward of the Earth since its inception in 2008. By agreeing to sponsor seven community schools at $1200 each, Farmer Jacks Gardens easily surpassed the $5000 annual benchmark for the exclusive “Maple Leaf” donor category.

Founded in 2009, Steward of the Earth (SOTE) aims to get one tree in the hands of every young person across Canada.  Since its inception the organization has provided more than 5,000 local children with a hands-on learning adventure that teaches the environmental benefits of planting and nurturing one tree at a time.  With the support of local businesses and community organizations, each student who takes part in the Steward of the Earth program receives a seedling of their very own to plant and nurture for a greener tomorrow. 

“Our program is unique in terms of the community participation.  Through the extremely generous support of Farmer Jack’s Gardens we are able to deliver the program to seven more schools in the Whitchurch-Stoufville and Markham areas. His donations this year will provide more than 2000 families an opportunity to benefit from our program and for that he should be recognized as a community leader,” said SOTE Chair Peter Seemann.  “This level of support from a community sponsor is unparalleled and we want thank Mr. Burrows for his generous contributions to our program,” Seemann added.

Farmer Jack’s Gardens offers a wide variety of products and expertise to help home owners design, plan and build their dream garden.  Located in Stouffville and Sharon, Farm Jack’s carries a large selection of interlocking stone, retaining wall and aggregates.  To learn more, visit them online at www.farmerjacks.ca.

Steward of the Earth (SOTE), a not-for-profit community organization which aims to get one tree in the hands of every young person across Canada, will be delivering the program to several York Region area schools in conjunction with Earth Day (April 22, 2011).

To learn more about the Steward of the Earth Program, please visit us online at www.stewardoftheearth.ca 

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