Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests
Plant
Our Backyard Tree Planting Program offers native trees and shrubs to property owners at a subsidized cost.
Blogs
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.
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.
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
Monday, April 8 – Join our Virtual Volunteer Orientation and learn how you can help grow the urban forest!
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.
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.
Tuesday, April 30 – Join us in this multi-day course to learn all about trees!
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.
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.
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.
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!