Leslieville Tree Festival

©2017 David Slaughter / LEAF
Saturday, June 16, 2018 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Cost: 
Free

A fun-filled, family-friendly celebration of our urban forest! Featuring the Toronto All-Star Big Band, environmental exhibits, local artisans, tasty food, kids’ activities and lots of other entertainment including the popular Climb 'N Dangle climbing wall

 

The Leslieville Tree Festival is presented by LEAF, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Leslieville BIA.

#BackyardBiodiversity Pop-Up (LEAF Learning Garden)

© Ann Brokelman
Saturday, August 11, 2018 - 8:00am to 1:00pm
Cost: 
Free

LEAF and Toronto Wildlife Centre are teaming up this summer with support from Ontario Power Generation to help residents maximize the biodiversity potential of their yards and community. Market-goers can pick up fact sheets at our info table and tour the LEAF Learning Garden with a volunteer steward. The market is a busy place, so the surest way to find us is by looking for our poster, pictured to the right!

View a map of our LEAF Learning Garden in Wychwood Park.

Forest Invaders Walk

© York Region
Saturday, August 18, 2018 - 10:30am
Cost: 
Free

Learn how to identify native and invasive species with expert help from a LEAF professional. Discover beautiful native plants you can grow in your yard!  This event is presented in partnership with the Regional Municipality of  York.

There are two times you can take this walk; From 10:30am -12:30pm or 1:30 pm. -3:30 p.m. You will be able to specify your preferred time when you register. Registration for this event is limited and is on a first come, first served basis.

 

 

#BackyardBiodiversity Pop-Up (Metro Hall)

© 2011 Alain Wolf Chickadee perching on a branch
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Cost: 
Free

This event is supported by Ontario Power Generation and the City of Toronto.

Unleash the #BackyardBiodiversity potential of your yard! Visit our outreach booth on National Tree Day to learn about our urban forest and how you can make your backyard more wildlife friendly. Pick up our seasonal #BackyardBiodiversity fact sheets find out how you can take advantage of our subsidized planting programs!

April Community Tree Planting in Meander Park

Young woman proudly showing her planted tree
Saturday, April 27, 2019 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Cost: 
Free
Event Type: 

This event is supported by The Regional Municipality of York and The Town of Richmond Hill.

 

Join us for an afternoon of tree planting in Meander Park, Richmond Hill. Go home with your own native shrub to plant in your yard (while supplies last).

All ages welcomed for this family friendly event!

 

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King’s National Tree Day Community Planting

Four teenagers collecting mulch from a pile
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Cost: 
Free
Event Type: 

This event is in partnership with Township of King and the Regional Municipality of York.

 

Celebrate National Tree Day by greening the community!

Join us for an evening of tree planting at the Township of King Municipal Building in King City. Go home with your own native shrub to plant in your yard (while supplies last). All ages welcome for this family-friendly event!

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Tree Tenders Volunteer Training

Tuesday, May 18, 2021 - 6:00pm to Thursday, May 27, 2021 - 8:00pm
Cost: 
$75 + HST
Event Type: 

Our popular, multi-day course is available online!

Join our 2021 Tree Tenders Training Course to gain a solid understanding of how trees function and what they need to survive and thrive. Learn to identify the tree species in your community. Learn best practices for selecting, planting and caring for trees in your yard or neighbourhood. Our expert instructors will deliver engaging virtual sessions that will give you skills you can apply immediately! 

Schedule of virtual classes:

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