August 08, 2022
Maiesha Abdelmoula
For the past five years LEAF has been working with Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) tenants to green their communities and strengthen community ties. Meet one of the TCHC tenants we’ve been lucky to work with: Anthony Foster. As a Tree Care Team member, Anthony cares for two trees on his property through regular watering and mulching. Anthony is a keen and knowledgeable community member who understands the impact of planting native trees today for a better tomorrow.
August 05, 2022
Guest Blogger
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LEAF was lucky to take part in SpruceLab's 'Earth Tending' green infrastructure employment and training program this spring. We teamed up with a group of Indigenous community members to plant 100 trees and shrubs in Richmond Hill. The intention of the gathering was for both groups to work towards a common goal of naturalizing David Hamilton Park, while sharing ecological, cultural and skill-building knowledge with one another.
July 20, 2022
Guest Blogger
Since 2018, LEAF has delivered almost 1,000 native shrubs to Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) tenants through the TCHC Planting and Stewardship Initiative! Through this program, TCHC tenants request native shrubs, plant them within their communities, and care for them while receiving training and support from LEAF. This past spring, LEAF staff delivered 250 native shrubs to TCHC tenants and captured some of the highlights.
July 20, 2022
Guest Blogger
Tags: York Region
We are so proud to have continued growing the urban forest in York Region this spring by planting 2,000 trees and shrubs on public land! We partnered with the City of Richmond Hill, the Township of King and the City of Markham to complete nine naturalization planting events. Our Naturalization Assistant, Khawlah, reflects on her planting experience.
June 21, 2022
Doreen Malapitan
Tags: shrubs
Do you have a small yard with limited space to plant? LEAF has just the thing for you! We have curated a Small Yard Shrub Bundle to include four native shrubs designed for smaller spaces. These small, but mighty shrubs will add greenery and biodiversity to your yard and provide delicious snacks for both you and local wildlife!
June 21, 2022
Jess Wilkin
With so much information available at our fingertips, it can be hard to sort out fact from fiction. From tree care to tree growth, we break down five common tree myths, so you don’t have to.
June 20, 2022
Doreen Malapitan
Invasive plants are a special topic of concern in southern Ontario, especially in recent years, because of their growing threat to our native biodiversity. Unfortunately, these invasives are popping up everywhere, wreaking havoc in our natural areas. While this may be disheartening, there are many ways you can reduce invasive plants in your community and your own backyard!
June 15, 2022
Sarah Halonen
Tags: Urban Forest Champion
Meet Peter, Certified Arborist, Master Gardener and LEAF volunteer. This Urban Forest Champion is a life-long tree advocate who is committed to sharing his knowledge and experiences and inspiring passion for the urban forest within others
June 14, 2022
Sarah Halonen
Our volunteer Garden Steward Teams recently gathered to celebrate the longer days and warmer weather by waking up our Urban Forest Demonstration Gardens. From planting and dividing perennials to chopping dead plant material to use as cost-effective mulch, our Garden Stewards had fun working together for a successful start to the gardening season!
May 24, 2022
Meandra Provencal
Tags: Urban Forest Champion
Meet Neil, the director of a Toronto townhouse condominium corporation responsible for over 200 trees. Determined to enhance biodiversity in his community and the wider city, this Urban Forest Champion is planting native species and making sure they get the care they need to thrive!