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!
Learn More
Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests
Improving communities, one tree at a time.
Plant
Blogs
Spring is just around the corner, and that means warmer weather, longer days and leafy trees! It’s also the time of year when some people start wondering, “Is there something wrong with my tree?” Of course, the answer to this varies by tree, but here are five common spring tree concerns along with advice on how to tackle challenges.
Writer, environmental activist and documentary filmmaker Erna Buffie shares the story behind her new book, and how what first felt like a daunting prospect turned into one of the most rewarding experiences of her career. It would prove an incredible opportunity to showcase the extraordinary benefits of urban trees, examine the challenges behind steep urban forest decline, and celebrate the work of Trees Please Winnipeg and other groups across North America fighting to protect their urban trees and forests.
As LEAF celebrates its 30th anniversary, we are reflecting both on where we began and where the next generation of environmental leadership might lead. For this first story in our anniversary series, we brought together two voices from different points in our timeline: LEAF founder, Janet McKay, and emerging environmental leader and long-time LEAF program participant, Dany Ko.
Events
Saturday, May 9 - Dig into the fun and help us grow Vaughan’s urban forest canopy! Celebrate LEAF’s 30th Anniversary with a family-friendly afternoon planting native trees and shrubs in Concord Thornhill Regional Park.
Sunday, May 10 – Looking for a tree-rific reason to get outside this spring? Help LEAF celebrate 30 years of tree planting and green up King Township! Join us for some family-friendly fun planting native trees and shrubs in Bluff Trail.
Saturday, June 20 - Join us for a guided tree identification tour in Cullen Central Park (Whitby)
Saturday, June 6 - Let’s celebrate 30 years of LEAF stewardship! Join us as we return to our naturalization site in North Maple Regional Park to remove invasive species and mulch native trees and shrubs. Get your hands dirty and give back to Vaughan’s urban forest!
Sunday, June 7 - Help LEAF celebrate 30 years of growing the urban forest by caring for our Stewart Burnett Park naturalization site in Aurora. Join us as we remove invasive species and mulch native trees and shrubs.
News
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.
Sign Up for Stewardship Events
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.
