July 29, 2019
Visitor (not verified)
Tags: RPP
Beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces add beauty and interest to a property. But, how do you design a garden that’s tailored to your own unique space? By taking a Landscape Architect’s approach, of course!
July 25, 2019
Kim De Lallo
Tags: Urban Forest Champion
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.
July 18, 2019
Jess Wilkin
Tags: RPP
Though a small urban yard may have limited space, it can still be offer a personal, private getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city! Consider planting a small -growing native tree and enjoy all the benefits!
July 11, 2019
Visitor (not verified)
Tags: stewardship
Armed with notebooks and pens, volunteer Garden Stewards gathered at the LEAF Learning Garden located at Wychwood Barns Park. Looking to add some tools to their planting knowledge arsenal, they were attending a native plant gardening workshop led by Ryan Godfrey, an environmental consultant, gardener and evolutionary biologist with over a decade of plant knowledge.
July 09, 2019
Janet McKay
Tags: Urban Forest Champion
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.
July 02, 2019
Janet McKay
Tags: Urban Forest Champion
Colleen Cirillo has recently joined the LEAF Board of Directors. In this blog, our Executive Director, Janet McKay interviews Colleen about her experience and her interest in LEAF.
June 19, 2019
Lam Tran
Tags: Leslieville
We were back in the heart of Leslieville on Saturday, June 15th for the annual Leslieville Tree Festival, organized in partnership with Councillor Paula Fletcher, Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Leslieville BIA (Business Improvement Area).
June 19, 2019
Daniela Serodio
Tags: Backyard Biodiversity
LEAF and the Toronto Wildlife Centre (TWC) are joining forces to raise awareness on the connection between urban wildlife and the urban forest. Supported by Ontario Power Generation, the Backyard Biodiversity campaign has returned for 2019! And, this year, we are challenging Toronto residents to share what they’re doing to improve our #BackyardBiodiversity.
May 30, 2019
Daniela Serodio
May 15th, 2019 might have seemed like a regular Wednesday morning, just another spring day, but there was something celebratory in the air as the sun broke free from the clouds. Gathered by the community garden at 111 Kendleton Dr were a group of dedicated and inspired people, including LEAF staff, our program partners and local residents. Together, we were celebrating the successful completion of the first phase of a very special project which aims to increase tree canopy cover while increasing community engagement at Toronto Community Housing properties.
May 16, 2019
Brian Millward
Tags: stewardship
On April 27, 2019 the sky was overcast, the wind was relentless and the temperature was cold enough to require multiple layers of clothing to step outside! It did not seem like a good day to plant trees. Yet, in spite of the inclement weather, the Richmond Hill community came out to plant native trees and shrubs in Meander Park. In fact, this planting event was among our most popular – with roughly 200 participants and 400 trees and shrubs planted!