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Street trees in peril

Posted by Matthew Higginson / May 16, 2012
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In last week’s Globe and Mail, journalist and urban enthusiast John Lorinc took a look at Yorkville’s recent tree-related mishap. Though focused on a stretch of Bloor St. in downtown Toronto (coined the 'Mink Mile'), the piece points to some of the larger problems faced by our street-dwelling friends. And it’s not just the Mile’s unhappy stumps that have fallen before their time.
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Planting season has begun...again

Posted by Matthew Higginson / April 27, 2012
Newly planted black maple
We've kicked off another spring planting season. At LEAF the entire staff gets an opportunity to go out in the field for at least one day. This means our marketing team takes time away from setting up interviews and tweaking websites to plant trees. I love the concept and needless to say it’s is a welcomed break from the glow of my computer screen. But even more than that, it’s a refreshing experience each time it rolls around.
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What's up this Earth Day?

Posted by Matthew Higginson / April 20, 2012
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It's going to be a busy weekend. We get excited each year around this time as millions of people in over 175 countries around the globe get together to celebrate our home. This year we're spreading out to connect with diverse communities and share tips on stewarding the planet at a local level. And while Earth Day falls on Sunday, I wanted to share all of the weekend's events we'll be attending - I hope you can join us!
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Wild city: Spotted in Parkdale

Posted by Matthew Higginson / April 10, 2012
Urban wildlife
A bird of prey with it’s claws full. A bandit looking for breakfast. These incredible photos were sent to us by one of our long-standing volunteers. Jocelyn, who calls Parkdale home, says she sees all kinds of animals scurrying around while she's working in her naturalized garden.
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Visit us at the Green Living Show

Posted by Matthew Higginson / April 04, 2012
Trees For Life Display
Each year the Green Living Show provides a great opportunity to get to know all things green going on in and around Toronto. We are excited to join some other incredible groups to talk about the health benefits of the towering canopy in our urban areas.
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