March 17, 2022
Lam Tran
For Mary, the Young Urban Forest Leaders (YUFL) program was an opportunity to realign herself with the environmental field before she began a Master’s program. Participating in the YUFL program challenged her to go beyond her comfort zone and revealed an unexpected passion for community engagement and outreach. Learn more about Mary’s experience in the program and how it has shaped her career.
March 08, 2022
Lam Tran
COVID-19 brought a lot of changes to Bryony’s life that she never could have imaged. After reflecting on the waste generated by the pandemic, she was motivated to deepen her passion for healing the environment. Discover how the Young Urban Forest Leaders (YUFL) Program empowered Bryony to pursue her goals and propel her to where she is now.
February 18, 2022
Lam Tran
As the school year wrapped up, Larissa wanted to spend the spring and summer of 2021 expanding her knowledge, while engaging with her community. Upon learning about the Young Urban Forest Leaders (YUFL) Program, she was thrilled at the opportunities the program provided. In this blog, Larissa shares how the program has spurred on her passion.
February 09, 2022
Meandra Provencal
Are you looking to plant native species for less? We help property owners in the City of Toronto, York Region and several municipalities in Durham Region plant native trees and shrubs at a subsidized rate. From tree selection to spacing requirements, we’ve heard your questions and we have the answers!
February 08, 2022
Jon Curtis
Have you seen a colourful new growth on the bark of your tree? Your initial thought may have been that it was moss or a fungal disease. While both are possible, it may be something much more interesting: lichen.
January 26, 2022
Meandra Provencal
Tags: Urban Forest Champion
Meet Chris, a Toronto real estate agent with a TREE-rific yard full of LEAF native species he planted himself. Determined to enhance tree canopy in the city, this Urban Forest Champion is finding new ways to advocate for the value of urban trees.
January 25, 2022
Sarah Halonen
Tags: Volunteers
A new year brings new volunteer opportunities to steward, connect with and learn about the urban forest. Our volunteers play a critical role in supporting our community programs and helping us improve the urban forest. As a result, we strive to ensure that every volunteer that participates with LEAF – no matter the role – has a meaningful, fulfilling and fun experience! To highlight some of our upcoming volunteer opportunities, we chatted with three LEAF volunteers to get a first-hand account of their adventures.
January 12, 2022
Meandra Provencal
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What better way to ring in the New Year than to celebrate some of our favourite native trees? LEAF offers over 50 native trees and shrubs through our Backyard Tree Planting Program, which can be a lot to choose from! Learn more about four standout species and the superstars from our Planting Team who help get them in the ground.
January 11, 2022
Brenna Anstett
The white pine (Pinus strobus), also known as the eastern white pine or northern white pine, is considered the tallest eastern conifer and one of the most valuable trees in northeastern North America. With its iconic, windswept form, unique ecological significance and highly desirable wood, it’s no surprise the white pine holds outstanding value.
January 09, 2022
Sarah Halonen
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Is the cold and dark of winter getting you down? While we can’t change the weather or amount of daylight, there are ways we can boost our mood and energy levels. Sarah, our Stewardship Coordinator, shares some easy, accessible and therapeutic nature-based activities to help you beat those winter blues.