August 20, 2019
Jess Wilkin
Tags: RPP
Spring is a great time to plant trees, but did you know that fall is equally as great? The fall season offers unique and ideal weather conditions that help newly-planted trees adjust and thrive in their new environments.
August 20, 2019
Daniela Serodio
Every summer, LEAF hosts a one-of-a-kind urban forest experience for City of Toronto day campers. The campers, ages six through 12, join our staff at Riverdale Park East and partake in a series of fun and interactive activities with the aim of educating the kids on the value of the urban forest around us. This year, I was lucky enough to join the Junior Urban Forest Rangers (JUFR) for a day and see the action in person!
August 16, 2019
Lam Tran
This summer, 13 youths (ages 18 to 29), who are aspiring professionals in the field of urban forestry and arboriculture, are working with local community groups to help green two Toronto neighbourhoods and foster a sense of stewardship for urban trees!
August 12, 2019
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Tags: Learning Gardens
Flower arrangements are not only great ways to brighten up your kitchen table or work desk, they’re also an attractive way to add interest and warmth to any party or social gathering. Inspired by the native flower arrangements seen at our annual garden party, we share some of our favourite species to use to curate your very own (and very instagrammable) native flower arrangements.
August 02, 2019
Lam Tran
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With another month or two of warm weather ahead, there is still time to throw a garden party! This year, I had the opportunity to plan the annual LEAF Garden Party for our volunteers, partners and supporters. I learned a lot about planning the perfect garden celebration and wanted to share a few tips to help you throw your own!
August 01, 2019
Kim De Lallo
Tags: Urban Forest Champion
Alexander Yoshiki first volunteered with LEAF in September 2008 and has since volunteered with us in a variety of ways. Our Program Manager, Kim De Lallo, interviews Alexander about his experience and his continuing interest in supporting the work that LEAF does in the community.
July 29, 2019
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Tags: RPP
Beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces add beauty and interest to a property. But, how do you design a garden that’s tailored to your own unique space? By taking a Landscape Architect’s approach, of course!
July 25, 2019
Kim De Lallo
Tags: Urban Forest Champion
Laura Tipton first participated in the LEAF Backyard Tree Planting Program in 2014 and has since planted with us three more times. Our Program Manager, Kim De Lallo, interviews Laura about her experience and her interest in planting native with LEAF.
July 18, 2019
Jess Wilkin
Tags: RPP
Though a small urban yard may have limited space, it can still be offer a personal, private getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city! Consider planting a small -growing native tree and enjoy all the benefits!
July 11, 2019
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Tags: stewardship
Armed with notebooks and pens, volunteer Garden Stewards gathered at the LEAF Learning Garden located at Wychwood Barns Park. Looking to add some tools to their planting knowledge arsenal, they were attending a native plant gardening workshop led by Ryan Godfrey, an environmental consultant, gardener and evolutionary biologist with over a decade of plant knowledge.