Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests

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Our Backyard Tree Planting Program offers native trees and shrubs to property owners at a subsidized cost.

 

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sprinkler spraying water on grass and tree trunk
Sprinklers are a familiar sight on lawns and in gardens, but did you know that they have the potential to negatively impact trees by causing stress? Discover how watering with sprinklers can impact your tree and learn the key to properly watering in our newest blog.
Beneath the cracked bark, the fruity-smelling, grey, white or black fungal mats can be found
Oak trees fulfill significant ecological and cultural roles in our urban forest but in 2023, our mighty oaks came face-to-face with a new threat: oak wilt. Check out our top questions and answers about oak wilt and learn what you can do to help prevent the spread of this invasive pest.
adult Mourning Cloak butterfly
Enter a world of vibrant wings gracefully dancing amid the blossoms, turning your garden into a whimsical paradise where butterflies paint the air with their enchanting colours. If this imagery speaks to you, LEAF is here to help with your garden metamorphosis! Read on to find out more about our four favourite native shrubs that beckon to butterflies and discover the delights they can add to your yard!

Events

Hepatica in the forest in spring.
Monday, April 8 – Join our Virtual Volunteer Orientation and learn how you can help grow the urban forest!
LEAF Volunteer holding Earth Day sign at a community planting event
Saturday, April 20 – Celebrate Earth Day by helping us grow the urban forest in Whitby! Get outside and give back to nature by planting native trees and shrubs at our family-friendly event in Whitby Civic Park.
Volunteer planting a tree at a community planting event
Sunday, April 21 - Dig into some fun and help us in our mission to improve King Township’s urban forest! Join us at Budweth Park for a tree-mendous afternoon of planting native trees and shrubs. All ages welcome.
LEAF event speaker and program participants looking at a cocoon
Tuesday, April 30 – Join us in this multi-day course to learn all about trees!
Mother and young daughter planting a tree at a community planting event
Saturday, May 4 – Celebrate Oshawa’s Centennial and support pollinator health and biodiversity! Join us in the planting of native pollinator species as we expand habitat restoration efforts and the migratory butterfly stopover at the new Gold Point Wildlife Reserve.
Volunteers posing next to newly planted tree
Sunday, May 5 - Looking for a tree-rific reason to get outside this spring? Help LEAF green up King! Join us for some family-friendly fun planting native trees and shrubs in Hill Farm Park North.
Volunteer planting a tree at a community planting event
Saturday, May 11 - Spring into action! Help us grow Richmond Hill’s urban forest, one tree at a time. Join LEAF as we get our hands dirty planting native trees and shrubs in Timber Mill Park. All ages welcome.
Family of volunteers posing at a community planting event
Sunday, May 12 - Get your gardening gloves ready and join LEAF for an afternoon of fun planting native trees and shrubs in Timber Mill Park. Bring your friends and family to lend a helping hand in improving Richmond Hill’s urban forest!

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