Ambioterra is moving from its long-time base in Saint-Chrysostome to a new home in the heart of Ormstown.
In a social media post, the conservation group explained that the move was provoked by rent increases over the past two years. It will be relocating to the Saint-Viateur parish building, which currently houses Ancre et Ailes, an alternative mental health resource supporting those who are currently or who have experienced mental health challenges or emotional distress.
“The Ambioterra team is excited to move in alongside organizations that share our community values,” wrote the organization on social media.
Ambioterra is already familiar with the Ormstown community. On May 9, the organization partnered with the St. James Anglican Church in Ormstown for its annual tree giveaway. Over 1,500 native trees were distributed in collaboration with the Ministère des Ressources Naturelles et de Forêts, which organizes “Tree Month” each year to raise awareness about the importance of trees and the province’s forest heritage.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to make a tangible contribution to saving our planet by planting trees to restore the forests of Western Montérégie, promote ecological corridors and support pollinators, as well as strengthen our resilience in the face of climate change,” said Priscilla Gareau, executive director of Ambioterra.
More information about the tree initiative as well as the group’s Corridors bleus et Verts en Montérégie Ouest project, which involved the creation of a native tree nursery to support reforestation, will be available during a cocktail reception at their new location at 6 p.m. on June 18, which is just prior to the annual general meeting. (SR)