Basswood (left) and sugar maple (right), planted in Markham in 2024
April 24, 2025
Amba P
Did you know your backyard could hold the key to a greener, healthier Markham? Through the City of Markham’s partnership with LEAF, property owners can access additional discounts to grow their own piece of the urban forest – making tree planting more affordable and impactful than ever.
milen melles, LEAF Board of Directors member
April 23, 2025
Janet McKay
LEAF is excited to welcome milen melles to our Board of Directors! In this blog, our Executive Director, Janet McKay, interviews milen about their experience and motivation for becoming a LEAF Board Member.
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail caterpillar on leaf
April 09, 2025
Justin Lewis
Native trees and shrubs are the backbone of thriving ecosystems, providing food and habitats for pollinators. In this blog, we explore four remarkable partnerships: butterflies and their host plants, specialist bees and native shrubs, leafcutter bees and their use of vegetation and hummingbirds and their favorite nectar-providing trees.
A layer of wood chips, a type of organic, undyed mulch.
March 31, 2025
Jon Curtis
Mulch is a great way to boost the health of your trees both young and old. Learn all about which mulch to use, how to set up the perfect mulch ring and the top five benefits of using the right mulch!
Eastern Chipmunk eating an acorn
March 26, 2025
Justin Lewis
As winter slowly releases its grip and spring begins to emerge, many species of wildlife face a critical period where food sources are scarce, yet energy demands are high. Native trees, shrubs and plants play a crucial role in bridging this gap, offering essential nourishment to birds, mammals and pollinators during this challenging transition.
Nya Lazarus-Munnick, LEAF Board of Directors member.
March 26, 2025
Janet McKay
LEAF is excited to welcome Nya Lazarus-Munnick to our Board of Directors! In this blog, our Executive Director, Janet McKay, interviews Nya about her experience and motivation for becoming a LEAF Board Member.
Jess pruning an eastern redbud tree
March 26, 2025
Jess Wilkin
This blog is your crash course in pruning! We‘re answering your most frequently asked questions so you can prune with confidence this spring. Let’s step into the classroom!
Naomi in a green LEAF shirt standing behind the shrubs she helped distribute at the Dorset Park Tree Tour.
March 12, 2025
Natasha Jovanovic
Naomi’s passion for community engagement and urban forestry was reinforced throughout her experience as a Young Urban Forest Leader in 2024. We caught up with her recently to hear how the skills and knowledge she gained through the program helped develop her confidence, grow her network and enrich her professional career!
potted shrubs lined up against a wall
March 12, 2025
Joel S.
LEAF has launched new themed shrub bundles, just in time for spring! With more themes and species flexibility than ever, you can customize your bundle to your heart’s content, while getting a discount on our already subsidized native shrubs! Read on for more info about LEAF’s new themed shrub bundles.
portrait image of Rema Tavares, LEAF Board of Directors member.
February 26, 2025
Janet McKay
LEAF is excited to welcome Rema Tavares to our Board of Directors! In this blog, our Executive Director, Janet McKay, interviews Rema about her experience and motivation for becoming a LEAF Board Member.

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