Urban Forest Champion

Pat Durst – Urban Forest Champion

Backyard shaded by many trees

Pat, a City of Markham resident, first planted with LEAF in 2008 and has since planted again with LEAF in spring 2019. Our Program Manager, Kim De Lallo, interviews Pat about her LEAF experience and her continuing interest in the value of the urban forest.

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Dale MacRae – Urban Forest Champion

Native trees planted in a Toronto yard

Dale first planted with LEAF in 2017 and then again in 2018. By adding seven trees and a bunch of shrubs to his Toronto property, he is making a wonderful green impact. Our Program Manager, Kim De Lallo, interviews Dale about his enthusiasm for LEAF and his love of his backyard oasis.

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Alexander Yoshiki - Urban Forest Champion

A small, naturalized garden outside the St Clair TTC station

Alexander Yoshiki first volunteered with LEAF in September 2008 and has since volunteered with us in a variety of ways. Our Program Manager, Kim De Lallo, interviews Alexander about his experience and his continuing interest in supporting the work that LEAF does in the community.

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Laura Tipton - Urban Forest Champion

Front yard with flowers and native grasses

Laura Tipton first participated in the LEAF Backyard Tree Planting Program in 2014 and has since planted with us three more times. Our Program Manager, Kim De Lallo, interviews Laura about her experience and her interest in planting native with LEAF.

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Michelle Bourdeau – Urban Forest Champion

Tall, lush, green trees making a backyard look like a forest

Michelle Bourdeau has recently joined the LEAF Board of Directors. In this blog, our Executive Director, Janet McKay interviews Michelle about her experience and her interest in LEAF.

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