We’re doing our best to continue our programs while adhering to government guidelines. Our priority is the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, program participants and the wider community. Thank you for your understanding!
Updates to this page will be posted regularly. You can also follow us on social media or subscribe to our e-newsletter for regular updates!
Backyard Tree Planting Program
We are currently accepting applications for our Full-Service, Do-It-Yourself and Multi-Units and Businesses Programs. Shrubs are available for purchase.
We encourage you to submit your applications now so that you are in the queue. But please be aware that it will take us longer than normal to respond, as demand is high at this time.
Please note, in-person consultations are taking place with modified procedures to comply with physical distancing.
Community Engagement Programs
Backyard Biodiversity
This educational campaign continues through blogs and social media posts. Pop-up events will resume when it is safe to do so.
Junior Urban Forest Rangers
Our summer day-camp program was not offered in 2020.
LEAF Learning Garden / Urban Forest Demonstration Gardens
Our Gardens are located on publicly accessible property. Visitors should follow all guidelines that apply to public areas in the City of Toronto.
Leslieville Tree Festival
The festival was not held in 2020.
Planting and Stewardship Events
Planting and stewardship activities resumed for Fall 2020. LEAF staff and volunteers will undertake naturalization activities with comprehensive safety practices in place.
Project Swallowtail
This education campaign continues through blogs and social media posts. Residents within the project area are encouraged to create habitat for swallowtail butterflies.
Toronto Community Housing Planting and Stewardship Initiative
This initiative continues with some modifications to engagement activities.
Tree Tenders Volunteer Training
This multi-day course is offered virtually.
Tree Tours
Our tours are now virtual! We are also accepting requests and will try our best to accommodate your group with virtual options.
Volunteering
We are engaging with our volunteer community virtually and in-person (outdoors and with social distancing practices in place).
Workshops and Presentations
Our workshops and presentations are now virtual! We are accepting requests and will try our best to accommodate your group with virtual options.
Young Urban Forest Leaders
This free training and mentorship program was re-imagined as an engaging online experience.