December 12, 2014
Amy Fedrigo
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As the leaves turn and reach their end, so too must I. A little melodramatic? Perhaps. I was one of LEAF's Residential Planting Program Assistants for the past eight months, but now it is time for me to move on. As a way of saying adieu, I want to share a little bit about my experience with LEAF this year.
December 11, 2014
Guest Blogger
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Joris Voeten came from The Netherlands to speak at City Hall and inspire Toronto to improve our urban canopy. Toronto's urban forest should be denser and Mr. Voeten shared some ideas on how we might get there.
December 04, 2014
Robyn Stewart
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LEAFers know how to have fun! Over 150 members of the LEAF community turned out for our Annual Best Forest Friends (BFF) Social. We gathered to celebrate our work together over the past year, planting, learning and stewarding the urban forest.
December 03, 2014
Erin MacDonald
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This year, Garden Stewards got creative and found new ways to inspire appreciation and awareness of native species in LEAF’s Urban Forest Demonstration Gardens. A little salvaged wood and some imagination went a long way!
December 03, 2014
Melissa Williams
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The knowledgeable speakers and engaging subject matter at the Latornell Conservation Symposium certainly inspired me to expand my outlook!
December 02, 2014
Janet McKay
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Today is GivingTuesday – a global day of giving. After the sales of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, GivingTuesday is a time to celebrate and encourage activities that support the work on non-profit organizations. Whether it's making a donation, volunteering your time or spreading the word, GivingTuesday is a movement for everyone who wants to give something back.
November 24, 2014
Janet McKay
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We all have our own reason for donating to LEAF’s Urban Forest Fund – most of them start with a personal connection to a special tree, park or natural area – but all donors want to ensure that our urban forest continues to grow, and they believe that through LEAF’s programs, we can collectively make a difference.
November 24, 2014
Erin MacDonald
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Elderberry, dogwood, serviceberry and rose, along with many other native shrubs and perennials, were planted only a few years ago at the St. Clair subway entrance. In that short time, the garden has flourished into an urban jungle of the greenest persuasion and the time has come for a little taming.
November 13, 2014
Erin MacDonald
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On a lovely October evening, the courtyard next to the Wychwood Barns twinkled with little lights and the wood-fired oven warmly rumbled. Home-made pizzas were being assembled by LEAF’s team of core volunteers and cooked to perfection by staff and board members.
November 04, 2014
Erin MacDonald
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What was a rather uninspiring and inconspicuous concrete wall next to the LEAF Learning Garden entrance has been dramatically transformed into a bright and colourful LEAF landmark, increasing awareness of our pocket of native plants in Wychwood Barns Park.