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

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!

Meet Chris, a Toronto real estate agent with a TREE-rific yard full of LEAF native species he planted himself. Determined to enhance tree canopy in the city, this Urban Forest Champion is finding new ways to advocate for the value of urban trees.

Driven by his desire to create a pollinator-friendly environment, Jack Patriarche is working to grow the urban forest in Newmarket right from his yard! From sugar maple to elderberry, this Urban Forest Champion has carefully selected all sorts of native trees, shrubs and perennials to create a colourful, dog-friendly pollinator paradise.

A passionate gardener and bird feeder from Georgina, Lynn Slaney is working to create a landscape that can be enjoyed by her and her family, as well as local wildlife. From oak and elm to cedar and chokeberry, this Urban Forest Champion has planted all sorts of native trees, shrubs and perennials that provide important food and shelter for local birds, bunnies and more!