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
The way you care for a young tree today can set it up for decades of strength, stability and safety. Identifying and correcting structural weaknesses early can mean the difference between a tree that thrives and one that develops weak branches, splits and requires costly future pruning. Read on to learn about co-dominant stems, one of the most common – and most overlooked – structural problems, and what you can do to fix it.
A healthy urban forest starts with healthy soil! Recently, our garden steward volunteers spent an evening at the LEAF Learning Garden with Jocelyn Molyneux, founder of Wastenot Farms Inc., to learn about the complex world under our feet. They learned how biology can help us understand – and care for – our soil in order to support our native species, which are so integral to our urban canopy.
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!
Events
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!
Sunday, October 4 - Join us for a guided tree identification tour in Richmond Hill's Meander Park!
Saturday, October 17 – Looking for a tree-rific reason to get outside this fall? Help green up King Township! Join us for some family-friendly fun planting native trees and shrubs in Bluff Trail.
Sunday, October 18 – Join us for a fun afternoon in Audrie Sanderson Park. Bring your friends and family to lend a helping hand in improving Newmarket’s urban forest!
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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.
Durham Social Housing Planting
LEAF is bringing native trees and shrubs to social housing communities in Oshawa and Whitby, while supporting residents in caring for their outdoor spaces and growing the urban forest.
