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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Blogs
What if the black walnuts scattered across your neighbourhood this fall held a colourful secret you could harness? In this step-by-step guide, we’ll show you how to unlock the natural colour hidden inside black walnut hulls to create your very own ink!
Masarrat Quader has recently joined the LEAF Board of Directors. In this blog, our Executive Director, Janet McKay, interviews Masarrat about her experience and her motivation for becoming a LEAF Board member.
Shehmeen Bhatia has recently joined the LEAF Board of Directors. In this blog, our Executive Director, Janet McKay, interviews Shehmeen about her experience and her motivation for becoming a LEAF Board member.
Events
Wednesday, September 16 – Join our volunteer community and help grow the urban forest!
Saturday, September 26 - Join LEAF as we celebrate National Forest Week by planting native trees and shrubs at Fallingbrook Park. Get your hands dirty and help us improve Whitby’s urban forest! All ages welcome.
Sunday, September 27– Join LEAF and Tree Canada as we celebrate National Tree Day by planting native trees and shrubs in Meander Park. Bring your friends and family to lend a helping hand in improving Richmond Hill’s urban forest!
Saturday, October 3 - Dig into the fun and help us grow Vaughan’s urban forest! Celebrate LEAF’s 30th Anniversary with a family-friendly afternoon planting native trees and shrubs in McClure Meadows Park.
Sunday, October 4 – Want to help grow Oshawa’s urban forest? Join LEAF in celebrating 30 years of tree planting for some family-friendly fun planting native trees and shrubs in Conlin Meadows Park. Get outside this fall and give back to nature!
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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.
Halton Hills Tree & Shrub Sale
Halton Hills residents can order up to 10 native trees and/or shrubs for just $10 each + HST for their yard. Order by September 24 for pickup on September 26.
