May 19, 2015
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On May 2nd I had a huge treat: LEAF asked me to co-lead a Jane’s Walk to launch the Great Toronto Tree Hunt. When Janet McKay and I led a large crowd of keen tree-hunters through East York’s “Golden Triangle” neighbourhood, we found the treasures included people as well as trees.
May 14, 2015
Jaclyn Corneil
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Growing up in the concrete jungle that is Toronto, I realize just how lucky we are to have such a vast urban forest. When wandering through the vast system of ravines, you really start to forget that you’re in the middle of Canada’s largest city. We are lucky, both within and just outside of Toronto, to have a wonderful natural environment, one that we must preserve.
May 12, 2015
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The One Million Trees Mississauga tree planting event on April 25, 2015 was already busily underway when I arrived. Three- foot-tall trees were being planted around the perimeter of a permanent vegetable garden and along Little Etobicoke Creek outside of Iceland Arena in Mississauga.
May 12, 2015
Robyn Stewart
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Last Saturday, we turned over a new LEAF with our first-ever tree tour in Mississauga! The City of Mississauga invited us to join their Earth Day celebration event, part of their One Million Trees Mississauga campaign.
May 12, 2015
Jaclyn Corneil
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Barkley decided to take advantage of this gorgeous spring weather and went tree hunting for The Great Toronto Tree Hunt. The results were unexpected!
May 01, 2015
Michelle Bourdeau
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We are currently seeking 12 young women (aged 18-24) to participate in a free training and community leadership program. The goal of the program is to provide hands-on experience in the field of urban forestry and community engagement.
April 22, 2015
Melissa Williams
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This Earth Day, LEAF has a very exciting announcement to make: we’re expanding the Backyard Tree Planting Program to Ajax!
April 14, 2015
Michelle Bourdeau
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One of the most exciting parts about working at LEAF is when the opportunity arises to work on new projects, events and partnerships. For the past few months, I have been working on something that includes all three – and now I finally get to talk about it!
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.