March 26, 2025
Jess Wilkin
Tags: Tree Care Tips
This blog is your crash course in pruning! We‘re answering your most frequently asked questions so you can prune with confidence this spring. Let’s step into the classroom!
March 12, 2025
Natasha Jovanovic
Naomi’s passion for community engagement and urban forestry was reinforced throughout her experience as a Young Urban Forest Leader in 2024. We caught up with her recently to hear how the skills and knowledge she gained through the program helped develop her confidence, grow her network and enrich her professional career!
March 12, 2025
Joel S.
LEAF has launched new themed shrub bundles, just in time for spring! With more themes and species flexibility than ever, you can customize your bundle to your heart’s content, while getting a discount on our already subsidized native shrubs! Read on for more info about LEAF’s new themed shrub bundles.
February 26, 2025
Janet McKay
Tags: Urban Forest Champion
LEAF is excited to welcome Rema Tavares to our Board of Directors! In this blog, our Executive Director, Janet McKay, interviews Rema about her experience and motivation for becoming a LEAF Board Member.
February 26, 2025
Joel S.
Anton Wolek, a LEAF client for nearly nine years, attended our Summer Garden Party for the first time in 2024. There, he was surprised to learn that only one member of our Residential Planting Programs team had ever tasted the elusive and delicious fruit of the pawpaw (Asimina triloba) tree, a native species LEAF offers. Inspired to share his own pawpaw harvest, Anton invited us to experience this unique treat and reflect on his journey as a longtime LEAF client.
Read on to discover Anton’s story, his pawpaw harvest and how he’s contributed to growing the urban forest.
February 05, 2025
Amba P
Meet our Residential Planting Programs (RPP) team! During the planting season, we work with private property owners through the Backyard Tree Planting Program (BYTP) to grow the urban forest by helping them get the right native tree for the right place with the right care. Winter brings a welcome pause after the busy season, but a connection to nature doesn’t end when the planting stops. Read on to discover ways we stay inspired during the colder months. Whether through outdoor adventures, quiet reflections or creative pursuits, winter offers us a chance to recharge.
February 05, 2025
Natasha Jovanovic
Tags: Volunteers
Start the year by making a positive impact on the environment as a LEAF volunteer! Whether you're passionate about spending more time outdoors, connecting with like-minded nature enthusiasts or contributing to a greener future, LEAF offers a variety of volunteer opportunities to help you make a difference.
January 14, 2025
Justin Lewis
Tags: Backyard Biodiversity
Oaks, sugar maples and white pines play vital roles in shaping the forest environment and supporting a diverse range of wildlife. These trees influence forest structure, provide crucial food sources and create habitats, all of which help maintain the resilience and health of Ontario’s woodlands. Read on to explore the ecological importance of these keystone trees and their impact on biodiversity.
November 18, 2024
Brian Millward
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This year, LEAF staff and volunteers had the pleasure of attending two full-day workshop sessions with Indigenous speaker, Gary Pritchard, and his team at 4 Directions Conservation Consulting Services (4 Directions). Learn more about the work 4 Directions is doing and the impact this training had on those who participated.
November 18, 2024
Natasha Jovanovic
Meet Wameeya and Jesse, two recent graduates of LEAF’s Young Urban Forest Leaders (YUFL) program! They both gained valuable experiences in the fields of arboriculture, urban forestry and community engagement throughout the 2023 program. Our Education Coordinator, Natasha Jovanovic, recently caught up with them to learn more about their experiences as YUFL participants.