June 02, 2016
Tooba Shakeel
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Like many people, I had a general understanding of the role of bees as pollinators and threats they are facing today. However, Dr. Sheila Colla’s Let It Bee presentation deepened my understanding of wild (native) bees versus honey bees which are cultivated and have been imported from Europe. I walked away learning concrete steps I can take to support native bees in my community!
May 20, 2016
Melissa Williams
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LEAF is working in York Region to educate students about Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) and what they can do to help replace trees that will be lost.
May 17, 2016
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I've always been intimidated by pruning. As an amateur gardener, I worried that I wouldn't have the right equipment, or that I would prune at the wrong time, or make some other mistake that would damage or kill the plant.
May 05, 2016
Michelle Bourdeau
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Rain barrels are economical, easy to use, and provide lots of benefits! Here are five great reasons to set up your own rain barrel today.
April 29, 2016
Tooba Shakeel
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Trees and connecting people with trees – my two passions in life which come together so beautifully at LEAF. LEAF is an organization that I’ve admired and learned from for years and now I am so happy to say that I get to work on LEAF’s Education and Outreach Programs!
April 26, 2016
Melissa Williams
Tags: Bees Love Trees
Can you tell a wild (native) bee from a honey bee? Did you know there’s a difference? Despite their importance, wild bees face unprecedented threats and urban habitats are proving more and more important for their populations. Fortunately there are some simple things you can do to help these vital pollinators!
March 10, 2016
Jacqueline Hamilton
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Introducing our brand new Native Bee Kit- making your yard bee-autiful and bee-friendly at the same time!
March 08, 2016
Jacqueline Hamilton
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Hi urban forest friends! I am super excited to be joining the LEAF team as the Residential Planting Program Coordinator. I first learnt about LEAF through my graduate program and I was so impressed with LEAF’s approach to improving the urban forest and the enthusiasm of the staff that I went home and told my partner I wanted to work for them. A few years later, here I am!
March 03, 2016
Brenna Anstett
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The tree of life is a widespread mythological symbol crossing all cultures and dating back to ancient times. For some, the tree of life symbolizes immortality and for others it symbolizes a larger connection to life within the cosmos. In arboriculture though, “the tree of life” is just another common name for the eastern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis).
March 01, 2016
Jacqueline Hamilton
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Spring is near! That means so are graduations and weddings. What better way to celebrate these milestones than by leaving a living legacy? Through LEAF’s new Commemoration Program, you can help support the urban forest while honouring special events or people in your life.