October 13, 2026
Elizabeth Chir
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LEAF works with the Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) Tree Care Teams to care for hundreds of trees across Toronto. They are a vital part of our planting program, helping keep our trees healthy during their most vulnerable stage. Follow along for three simple tips from our Tree Care Teams that you can apply to trees in your own community.
September 28, 2026
Jess Wilkin
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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.
September 28, 2026
Elizabeth Chir
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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.
September 14, 2026
Amba P
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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!
September 14, 2026
Janet McKay
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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.
August 26, 2026
Janet McKay
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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.
August 18, 2026
Joel S.
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Healthy trees are key to enjoying the benefits the urban forest provides, but many stressors can prevent them from thriving. Physical damage, limited growing space, pollution and environmental extremes can all take a toll. Read on to find out more about each of these stressors and what you can do to help your urban trees survive and thrive into maturity!
July 30, 2026
Joel S.
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Did you know that one of our most powerful healthcare tools is growing right outside? Beyond providing shade, privacy and fresh air, trees offer other, far-reaching benefits, improving our physical and mental health and bringing people together. Healthy tree canopies make for healthier communities, and there is evidence spanning every aspect of our lives to prove it. Read on to find out more!
July 07, 2026
Janet McKay
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As we celebrate 30 years, we’re reflecting on the people who have helped shape LEAF. Stuart Grant has been part of LEAF’s journey since 2007, serving on the Board of Directors through years of growth and change. In this interview, he reflects on what first inspired his commitment, the milestones he’s most proud of and why he remains hopeful about the future of urban forestry.
June 23, 2026
Natasha Jovanovic
Imagine walking through your community and recognizing the trees around you as living neighbours — knowing their names, their stories, their significance. For many participants of LEAF’s Young Urban Forest Leaders (YUFL) Program, this is exactly what happens. Through hands-on learning, mentorship and community engagement, youth gain the knowledge and confidence to better understand, care for and connect with the urban forest around them. As LEAF celebrates 30 years of community-driven urban forestry, we are reflecting on the people who are becoming its next generation of stewards.