June 25, 2018
Natalie Secen
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The rain couldn’t stop us this past Saturday, as we attended the Junction Summer Solstice Festival with two goals to achieve!
June 22, 2018
Rachel Marcus
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On June 19, the LEAF office staff and friends took a trip to the Humber River. There, we met up with Alan Colley of Aboriginal Eco Tours. We took part in a smudging ceremony and took a moment to appreciate the urban forest in a way that was completely new to many of us.
June 18, 2018
Erica Hazlett
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On Saturday, June 16th we returned to Leslie Grove Park for the annual Leslieville Tree Festival presented by LEAF, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Leslieville BIA.
June 14, 2018
Erica Hazlett
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On Saturday, May 26th we returned to Bridgeview Cordone Park to plant an additional 150 native trees and shrubs in an effort to enhance Richmond Hill’s Urban Forest.
June 07, 2018
Janet McKay
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With the ongoing loss of ash trees due to the invasive Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), planting new trees is more important than ever.
June 07, 2018
Rachel Marcus
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Your backyard is more than just a comforting green space to relax in. It’s an important part of Toronto’s urban habitat for both plants and animals. From May through December 2018, LEAF is working in partnership with Toronto Wildlife Centre and Ontario Power Generation to provide tips on how to ensure your backyard is beautiful and welcoming for both humans and wildlife.
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work! Enhancing Richmond Hill’s Urban Forest with over 200 Trees and Shrubs
May 25, 2018
Natalie Secen
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The first of two spring public planting events in Richmond Hill took place on Saturday, May 12, and although rain was in the forecast, Mother Nature was on our side. It ended up being a slightly overcast, mild day – perfect tree planting conditions!
May 25, 2018
Natalie Secen
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The spring session of Toronto Tree Tenders has just concluded, which means that thirty more urban forest champions have been released to the city! Congrats graduates!
May 24, 2018
Jillaine Yee
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Our butterfly kits are a combination of shrubs and perennials that will help you attract a variety of native butterfly species to your yard, supporting them with sources of food and shelter. Here’s a sample of the species that are perfect for butterflies!
May 23, 2018
Jillaine Yee
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Our native bee kits are a combination of shrubs and perennials that help you attract a variety of bees to your yard, providing shelter and food for these important pollinators. Although they don’t get as much attention as their showier cousins, they play a crucial role in sustaining our ecosystem!