Whether a tree is as tall as a skyscraper, or as small as a stump, its environmental purposes tend to go unnoticed by many. After the visit to Vanier’s Garden, I regained a sense of appreciation for the nature surrounding us. During this tour, I learned about many aspects practiced in Vanier’s garden such as community building, permaculture and end-scale ecosystems. When we were encouraged to travel along the wood-chip path, I was astonished at the intricacy found in the unique white birch tree and how they recycled tree stumps as chairs. The instructor formally introduced us to the reality…