March 31, 2015
Melissa Williams
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Did you know that an insect called the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is set to kill over 2.8 million ash trees across York Region in the next few years? LEAF is working in partnership with the Government of Ontario and York Region to educate students and help them take action through our Youth EAB Ambassador pilot program. Together we’ll plant new native trees and shrubs to fight EAB and restore our urban forest.
March 24, 2015
Jennifer Gagné
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When I was growing up, there was no better way to say goodbye to winter than with a trip to the sugar bush. The remaining snow made the perfect base for hot maple taffy, and the bright sun, new maple buds and running sap were the ultimate signs that spring was on its way.
March 24, 2015
Guest Blogger
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At Todmorden Mills, a small shed protected the remaining pieces of the Maple Leaf Forever Tree. On a cold February day, prospective designers took turns in that shed, looking for inspiration. There, in the corner, was a large piece calling our name. This was the beginning for the Ontario Wood Carvers Association - we had the wood, but we still had to decide what to do with it.
March 20, 2015
Guest Blogger
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Today is the first day of spring! Soon the weather will get warmer and leaves will start appearing on trees. We can put our winter coats away and start turning our minds to outdoor activities. Spring is also the time that many construction projects get underway in the city.
March 20, 2015
Jen Vander Vecht
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The subtle but immensely important roles nature and natural systems play in our daily lives, and by extension, the great value urban natural spaces have for city dwellers, is why the work LEAF does is so important and why I’m so glad to be the newest (re-) addition to the team.
March 17, 2015
Guest Blogger
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The process of creating this one-of-a-kind piece really made me step out of my comfort zone as a designer. I had many hurdles as I created this piece - from material changes, machine breakdowns, design alterations, and even introducing a chainsaw to a lathe!
March 16, 2015
Brenna Anstett
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With the winter months finally starting to wind down, the anticipation of spring has never been more exciting. I don’t know about you, but lately my dreams have been filled with warmer weather, blooming flowers, clear skies and my favourite fruit- fresh berries!
March 12, 2015
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On February 26th I picked up the branch of The Historic Maple Leaf Forever Tree to begin the transformation into a magnificent bench that will give the branch life once again!
March 12, 2015
Janet McKay
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What happens to urban trees when they come down? That’s the question I began asking myself back in 2012. After working on urban forest issues for over 18 years, it’s hard to believe it took me that long!
March 11, 2015
Brenna Anstett
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Spring is just around the corner and that means warmer weather, longer days and leafy trees! It’s also the time of year when some people start wondering “is there something wrong with my tree?” Of course, the answer to this varies by tree, but here are five common spring tree concerns with advice on what to do.