September 04, 2014
Robyn Stewart
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On a Saturday morning in late August, a good group gathered outside of the Artscape Wychwood Barns for LEAF’s annual Edible Tree Tour. In the end, 90 people showed up! Robyn Stewart had the privilege of co-leading along with Becky Thomas of Not Far From the Tree, and Susan Poizner of Orchard People and the Ben Nobleman Community Orchard.
August 29, 2014
Guest Blogger
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There is something so peaceful and satisfying about literally putting your hands in the dirt and creating something so beautiful. Read about volunteer Natasha Keshavjee's experiences stewarding LEAF's Urban Forest Demonstration Garden at the Bathurst TTC Station this summer.
August 29, 2014
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This summer the City of Toronto has planted several hundred new trees as a part of the remake of Bloor Street from Christie to Lansdowne. Read about LEAF Tree Tender Graduate Dan Milford-Warren's initiative to ensure survival of the City’s new plantings.
August 28, 2014
Lisa Moore
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On a beautiful Wednesday morning, a group of around twenty urban forest enthusiasts met to explore Rouge Park with LEAF and learn more about what makes this majestic park so special. We walked and chatted about biodiversity and the challenges facing Canada’s premier urban wilderness park, while enjoying the warm and sunny weather!
August 22, 2014
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In June, Toronto Hydro celebrated its 10th year sponsoring the Leslieville Tree Festival. Preserving Toronto’s urban tree canopy is an important part of what we do, as trees lend to the beauty of the city and also help reduce overall energy consumption. Adapting to climate change requires us to balance protecting the urban forest and maintaining service reliability for our customers.
August 19, 2014
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Have you ever wondered what types of trees exist in Toronto’s urban forest? Eager participants gathered at the Don Valley Brickworks to learn how to recognize Toronto’s native trees.
August 13, 2014
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Certified horticulturalist and a graduate of LEAF’s Tree Tenders Volunteer Training Program, Pat Prevost shares her experience working on Street Tree Ecology Matters: A two year project focused on community stewardship of street trees.
August 11, 2014
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Read how LEAF volunteer Lisa Erdle was inspired by the Urban Wood Utilization Tour lead by Adam and Andrew, which showcased innovative ways to use wood in Toronto.
July 31, 2014
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As I watched a crowd of close to 100 people gather on the corner for LEAF’s Old East York Tree Tour last Sunday, I spotted several experts and leaders in the tree and nature world!
July 28, 2014
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How do trees and urban cycling infrastructure contribute to better cities? Hear from volunteer Jonathan Silver as he recounts his experience on this Bike Tour around Toronto.