September 13, 2017
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Trees calm and trees focus. Trees improve our moods, they brighten our environment, and they add music to our day. Trees are all around us and their subliminal benefits make the greatest impact; they can be a gateway to a stronger connection with nature. But they can also be a gateway to a stronger connection with ourselves and our communities. Tree adopters in the Bloordale neighbourhood have been noticing these benefits themselves, and the voice of the trees speaks good news for the community.
September 07, 2017
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On Friday, August 18th, the dark clouds parted for an inspiring and informative event led by us - four graduates of LEAF’s Young Urban Forest Leaders (YUFL) program.
September 07, 2017
Tooba Shakeel
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Reaching an amazing milestone of over 60 volunteer hours, Glenn is our latest Urban Forest Champion!
August 24, 2017
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Every sunny day of my childhood, my family and our two dogs would walk into the forest behind our London, Ontario neighbourhood looking for adventure. No tree went unclimbed, no frog uncaught, no mud puddle unsplashed. Every summer day finished with muddy feet, scuffed knees and big smiles.
August 22, 2017
Montanna Diakun
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After recently completing my Master of Forest Conservation degree, I’m very excited to apply my knowledge to a full-time position with LEAF! In my first post as Planting and Stewardship Intern, I highlight some of the reasons why I love trees…and encourage you to identify your own.
August 17, 2017
Jillaine Yee
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In summer we tend to slow down and enjoy what nature has to offer, while behind the scenes our native bees are busy buzzing around making their hard work look effortless.
August 10, 2017
Erin MacDonald
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Watch out world – this Urban Forest Champion is set to make an impact! Last year, I had the pleasure of working with Lam when she joined LEAF as a summer intern through the University of Toronto’s Environmental Studies program. On top of that, she was an outstanding member of our Young Urban Forest Leaders program. Truc-Lam (Lam) Tran is this month’s Urban Forest Champion!
August 09, 2017
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Our High Park and St. Clair Urban Forest Demonstration Gardens were buzzing with life on July 25th and 27th, as staff and volunteers shared their knowledge with the public about the importance of plants and trees for our native pollinator bees.
August 08, 2017
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The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) outbreak has decimated the ash tree population throughout the GTA, including York Region. Once an ash tree is infected by the tiny insect, it will likely die within 3 years. To counter the damage done by the EAB, diverse species of trees need to be planted and cared for. This is where the LEAF community steps in.
August 08, 2017
Tooba Shakeel
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This summer, I had the pleasure of returning to the beautiful Town of Newmarket to co-host an Edible Tree Tour with an incredible team of people. Together with local residents, we learned, laughed, told stories, and explored the town! Here are my three most memorable moments from that beautiful, sunny morning!