May 09, 2017
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Bur, blue, and mossycup, all names for the same oak (Quercus macrocarpa) tree. As a common oak in Ontario, chances are you’ll see one in the urban forest if you take a closer look around... or above you!
May 01, 2017
Tooba Shakeel
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In 2015, LEAF worked with students and teachers of Lake Simcoe Public School, the Town of Georgina and the Regional Municipality of York to plant 150 native trees and shrubs in Thornlodge Park. This year, we returned with the students to care for the trees and shrubs already planted, and to add even more!
April 10, 2017
Jacqueline Hamilton
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LEAF-y friends, we have some exciting news! This spring, we are offering virtual consultations as part of our Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Tree Planting Program available to residents of Toronto, York Region, Oakville, and Ajax.
March 13, 2017
Jacqueline Hamilton
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Stepping in to her lovely yard, it’s clear to see that Susana champions a healthy urban forest. She truly leads by example! In a typical GTA neighbourhood surrounded by houses with vast lawns and few native plantings, Susana’s yard looks like a refuge for native wildlife.
February 21, 2017
Brenna Anstett
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Are you hungry to plant some native edibles in your yard this spring? We are excited to announce our brand new edible shrub bundles that will help transform your yard into a sweet and delicious landscape!
February 21, 2017
Jacqueline Hamilton
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Days when I get to do follow-up health assessments on LEAF trees and shrubs planted in past years are some of my favourite days!
February 21, 2017
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When considering nature, most people think about forests and parks, but did you know that your own yard plays a very important role in supporting wildlife in our cities?
February 13, 2017
Tooba Shakeel
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A defender of Toronto’s urban forest, Helen Godfrey, has helped mobilize citizens of Toronto to bring much needed attention to pressing issues while providing a large, echoing voice to trees in the city.
February 01, 2017
Jillaine Yee
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Most often you don’t want to lose sight of the forest for the trees, but sometimes you need to stop and smell the roses to remind yourself to slow down and appreciate the present.
January 31, 2017
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Against a dreary grey landscape or a crisp white coat of snow, glossy berries shine like winter jewels. Planting native deciduous trees and shrubs with overwintering berries is one way to add year-round interest to your yard. Much more than backyard bling, these berries offer an important food source for native birds and other wildlife during frosty months.