National Tree Day (Sept. 22nd), marked the launch of the world premiere of Trees Matter, a 7-minute film produced by Creatively United for the Planet non-profit society with support from the Gail O’Riordan Climate and Arts Legacy Fund and the City of Victoria.

Through music, dance, song and stunning visuals, the importance of protecting, preserving and planting trees is artfully expressed in this unique collaboration involving members of the Victoria Symphony, the Victoria Philharmonic Choir, the Emily Carr String Quartet and Ballet Victoria.

In addition to showing Trees Matter, this half hour launch event, included Leq’á:mel First Nation (Stó:lō Nation) Indigenous Leader, Patrick Kelly, plus a Fairy Creek old growth forest update with popular singer/songwriter, Luke Wallace and ecoforestry advocate, Kathleen Code.