Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests
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Our Backyard Tree Planting Program offers native trees and shrubs to property owners at a subsidized cost.
Blogs
This spring, LEAF, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), and the Canadian Healthy Communities Initiative (CHCI) held a special ceremony to unveil a stunning new art installation by Ojibway Woodland artist Thomas Sinclair at the LEAF Urban Demonstration Garden at Bathurst Station. Read on to discover what this mural means to Thomas and the powerful message of healing and hope it brings to the community.
Climate change predictions for York Region forecast a future with more rainfall, which will stress our existing stormwater management networks and put homes and properties at risk of flood damage. A partnership between the Town of Newmarket, the Regional Municipality of York and LEAF aims to reduce stormwater runoff by helping Newmarket property owners plant trees for less.
Canada is often associated with vast forests and abundant natural landscapes. Despite having a wealth of trees in general, certain areas like Southern Ontario are facing a significant decline in forested areas. Since the 1800s, Southern Ontario has lost a substantial amount of forest habitat. This loss has had profound implications for both the environment and the communities that reside there.
Events
Monday, July 15 – Join us to learn about the Young Ravine Leaders (YRL) Program! This information session will explain what to expect as a participant of the YRL program and how to apply.
Saturday, July 20 – Join LEAF for our two-part stewardship event as we remove invasive species in the morning and mulch native trees and shrubs in the afternoon at our naturalization site in Elgin West Channel Lands. Register for one session or both!
Saturday, August 10 – Join our YUFLs as they lead you through Toronto’s Dorset Park and help you to develop your native tree ID skills. At the end of the tour take home a free shrub!
Saturday, August 10 – Join our YUFLs as they lead you through Toronto’s Dorset Park and help you to develop your native tree ID skills. At the end of the tour take home a free shrub!
Monday, August 12 – Join our Virtual Volunteer Orientation and learn how you can help grow the urban forest!
Saturday, August 17 – Join our YUFLs as they lead you through Toronto’s Spenvalley Park and help you to develop your native tree ID skills. At the end of the tour take home a free shrub!
Saturday, August 17 – Join our YUFLs as they lead you through Toronto’s Spenvalley Park and help you to develop your native tree ID skills. At the end of the tour take home a free shrub!
Monday, September 16 – Join our Virtual Volunteer Orientation and learn how you can help grow the urban forest!
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