Our planting programs make it easy to green your space with native trees and shrubs, all at a subsidized cost! Get expert support to plant the right species in the right place with LEAF!
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Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests
Improving communities, one tree at a time.
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If you’re a renter, you might assume that planting trees around your home is a decision driven entirely by your landlord. But tenants are often the ones who notice where shade would make hot summers more comfortable and where thoughtful landscaping could improve curb appeal. Read on to learn how you can encourage your landlord to plant trees around your home and how LEAF makes it simple.
When a branch snaps, a tree doesn’t heal the way we do. Instead, it adapts. Read on to learn about the remarkably effective, long-term strategy that trees use to deal with injuries, and why proper pruning can make or break it.
Human activity has been impacting our climate for generations. While it is well known that trees help mitigate climate change by capturing and storing carbon, the question of which trees do this best is rarely discussed. Does species matter? Are native trees better than non-native trees? Let’s investigate!
Events
Saturday, June 27 – Join LEAF as we cap off Pollinator Week by caring for one of our Oshawa naturalization sites. We’ll be returning to Lakeview Park to remove invasive species and mulch native and trees and shrubs. Help support our essential pollinator communities!
Saturday, June 27 - Celebrate Pollinator Week by helping us improve Whitby’s urban forest and create healthy habitat for our native pollinator friends! Join LEAF at our naturalization site in Whitby Civic Park as we remove invasive species and mulch native trees and shrubs.
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Special Offers and Incentives
Residents in select municipalities may qualify for additional incentives to plant for less. If you live in Ajax, Markham, Newmarket or Toronto, find out what is available to you!
Our Updated Mission and Vision
Learn how LEAF refreshed its mission and vision with renewed commitment and passion. Discover the thinking, collaboration and values shaping our next chapter together.
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Help LEAF celebrate 30 years of growing the urban forest by removing invasive species and mulching native trees and shrubs at our York Region and Durham Region naturalization sites.
