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.
Blogs
Our goal at LEAF is to teach people about the value of the urban forest. Remember, it’s not just humans who benefit from trees in our cities, but also a wide variety of urban wildlife – including bees! We hosted a virtual event to explore bee-friendly trees in Richmond Hill and steps we can take to support local pollinators. Here are some of the most buzz-worthy takeaways from our event.
Spongy moth has become an unwelcome guest throughout southern Ontario. Native to Europe and Asia, this invasive moth may be more recognizable by its former names, the gypsy moth or LDD (short for Lymantria dispar dispar). In 2021, we saw a spike in the spongy moth population and with it, extensive tree defoliation in certain areas. While this non-native pest may be here to stay, here’s how you can do your part to identify it and help reduce its impact.
Staking a young tree after planting has been a long-standing practice aimed at providing additional support and protection for the tree while it establishes. Contrary to this popular believe, however, many trees are often staked unnecessarily and incorrectly.
Events
Discover the beauty and environmental benefits of Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park! Join us on June 27th for a free guided virtual tree tour of the park, then explore it on your own time using our self-guided activity sheet.
Join us for a guided virtual Tree Tour of Wychwood Barns Park on Tuesday, June 21st! Learn how to identify several native trees and how to care for them.
Join us May 28th from 1:00PM to 3:00PM for a family-friendly afternoon of planting native trees and shrubs in Richmond Hill! Get your hands dirty and help grow the urban forest.
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