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Young Ravine Leaders Virtual Information Session (Online)

2023 Young Ravine Leaders group photo
Monday, July 15, 2024 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Cost: 
FREE
Registration Required

Calling all Toronto youth (Ages 18-29)!

Join us to learn about the Young Ravine Leaders (YRL) Program! This information session will explain what to expect as a participant of the YRL program and how to apply.

About the YRL Program

This unique, free educational and training program will provide knowledge and skills in ravine ecology, urban forestry and environmental stewardship. The hybrid program will offer both online and in-person activities.

Event Type: 
Workshops

Community Stewardship Event in Elgin West Channel Lands (Richmond Hill)

Volunteer removing weeds and invasive plant materials
Saturday, July 20, 2024 - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Cost: 
FREE
Registration Required

Get your hands dirty and give back to Richmond Hill’s urban forest this summer! Join LEAF as we steward our naturalization site in Elgin West Channel Lands.

During this two-part stewardship event, we will first remove invasive species and follow-up by mulching native trees and shrubs. Register for one session or both!

Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Invasive species removal will take place from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Mulching will take place from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Event Type: 
Stewardship

August Virtual Volunteer Orientation

Volunteer planting a tree at a community planting event
Monday, August 12, 2024 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Cost: 
FREE
Registration Required

Are you passionate about trees and want to grow the urban forest? Join LEAF’s Volunteer Orientation to discover how you can lend a helping hand!

During this interactive virtual session, participants will learn about the LEAF mission, our programs and the different volunteer roles that LEAF offers.

We have opportunities in Toronto, York Region and Durham Region to suit any volunteer, from hands-on planting to community engagement. Learn how you can help improve the urban forest in 2024 and beyond!  

Please note that volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.

Event Type: 
Workshops

September Virtual Volunteer Orientation

view looking up at a maple tree canopy
Monday, September 16, 2024 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Cost: 
FREE
Registration Required

Are you passionate about trees and want to grow the urban forest? Join LEAF’s Volunteer Orientation to discover how you can lend a helping hand!

During this interactive virtual session, participants will learn about the LEAF mission, our programs and the different volunteer roles that LEAF offers.

We have opportunities in Toronto, York Region and Durham Region to suit any volunteer, from hands-on planting to community engagement. Learn how you can help improve the urban forest in 2024 and beyond!  

Please note that volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.

Event Type: 
Workshops