Janet McKay's posts | LEAF | Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests

Meet New LEAF Board Member Darby McGrath!

Submitted by Janet McKay on May 20, 2020

With a focus on tree planting success in urban areas, the impact of Darby McGrath’s applied research is far-reaching. In this blog, our Executive Director, Janet McKay, interviews Darby about her experience and her motivation for becoming a LEAF Board member.

Michelle Bourdeau – Urban Forest Champion

Submitted by Janet McKay on July 09, 2019

Tall, lush, green trees making a backyard look like a forest

Michelle Bourdeau has recently joined the LEAF Board of Directors. In this blog, our Executive Director, Janet McKay interviews Michelle about her experience and her interest in LEAF.

Colleen Cirillo – Urban Forest Champion

Submitted by Janet McKay on July 02, 2019

Black swallowtail butterfly resting on a pair of hands

Colleen Cirillo has recently joined the LEAF Board of Directors. In this blog, our Executive Director, Janet McKay interviews Colleen about her experience and her interest in LEAF.

Does the Sky Need to Fall? How Can We Help Our Trees Survive a Windy, Icy and Hot Future?

Submitted by Janet McKay on July 09, 2018

Extreme weather events like June’s windstorm, and ice storms in April 2018 and December 2013, are likely to become more common as a result of climate change.

Georgina Mayor and Councillors Celebrate Backyard Tree Planting Program

Submitted by Janet McKay on June 07, 2018

With the ongoing loss of ash trees due to the invasive Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), planting new trees is more important than ever.