September 18, 2014
Amy Fedrigo
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Look out goji berries, there’s a new super fruit in town - and this one is native to North America!
September 16, 2014
Melissa Williams
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Back in 2011, a private members motion to declare the Wednesday of National Forest Week “National Tree Day” received consent from the House of Commons. Since then, each September we take a day to reflect on how the trees in our communities improve our lives. This year, we’ll celebrate next Wednesday, September 24th.
September 16, 2014
Robyn Stewart
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Have you ever noticed this house from the road or streetcar and wondered about it? Last Tuesday, I was joined by a group of fifty tree-lovers and history buffs to find out more on a tour of the property.
September 05, 2014
Guest Blogger
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Toronto has so many green spaces, but not all of them are big like High Park, the Humber or Don River valleys. Some are just small bits of green tucked away next to our subway stations. But everyday thousands of commuters pass by them and that little bit of green adds a peaceful ease to the surrounding urban environment.
September 04, 2014
Robyn Stewart
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On a Saturday morning in late August, a good group gathered outside of the Artscape Wychwood Barns for LEAF’s annual Edible Tree Tour. In the end, 90 people showed up! Robyn Stewart had the privilege of co-leading along with Becky Thomas of Not Far From the Tree, and Susan Poizner of Orchard People and the Ben Nobleman Community Orchard.
August 29, 2014
Guest Blogger
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There is something so peaceful and satisfying about literally putting your hands in the dirt and creating something so beautiful. Read about volunteer Natasha Keshavjee's experiences stewarding LEAF's Urban Forest Demonstration Garden at the Bathurst TTC Station this summer.
August 29, 2014
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This summer the City of Toronto has planted several hundred new trees as a part of the remake of Bloor Street from Christie to Lansdowne. Read about LEAF Tree Tender Graduate Dan Milford-Warren's initiative to ensure survival of the City’s new plantings.
August 28, 2014
Lisa Moore
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On a beautiful Wednesday morning, a group of around twenty urban forest enthusiasts met to explore Rouge Park with LEAF and learn more about what makes this majestic park so special. We walked and chatted about biodiversity and the challenges facing Canada’s premier urban wilderness park, while enjoying the warm and sunny weather!
August 22, 2014
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In June, Toronto Hydro celebrated its 10th year sponsoring the Leslieville Tree Festival. Preserving Toronto’s urban tree canopy is an important part of what we do, as trees lend to the beauty of the city and also help reduce overall energy consumption. Adapting to climate change requires us to balance protecting the urban forest and maintaining service reliability for our customers.
August 19, 2014
Guest Blogger
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Have you ever wondered what types of trees exist in Toronto’s urban forest? Eager participants gathered at the Don Valley Brickworks to learn how to recognize Toronto’s native trees.