LEAF - Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests

LEAF - Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests We envision communities where nature thrives and everyone benefits from a healthy urban forest.

Our mission is to engage communities in nurturing the urban forest through planting, stewardship and education, fostering connections between people and nature http://readerschoice.nowtoronto.com/l/NOW-Readers-Choice-2016/Ballot/Cityscape

🌳🌿 Halton Hills residents, interested in adding native trees and/or shrubs to your property?Join us for a free online pr...
08/18/2026

🌳🌿 Halton Hills residents, interested in adding native trees and/or shrubs to your property?

Join us for a free online presentation on Thursday, August 27 to learn how to choose, plant and care for native species. 🌱

Whether you’re new to planting or looking to grow your knowledge, this session will help you prepare for a successful planting experience.

You’ll learn about:
🌿 The benefits of native species
🌿 Best practices for successful planting
🌿 Essential care for young trees and shrubs
🌿 What to expect at the September 26 pick-up event

📅 Thursday, August 27
🕡 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
💻 Online

Register today and learn more: www.yourleaf.org/node/2840

The Halton Hills Native Tree & Shrub Sale is open until Sunday, September 13, while quantities last.

This presentation is supported by the Town of Halton Hills

Credit Valley Conservation Foundation

We’re hiring for fall planting season!Join our team for hands-on, physical outdoor work planting trees and shrubs across...
08/17/2026

We’re hiring for fall planting season!

Join our team for hands-on, physical outdoor work planting trees and shrubs across the GTA!

Help grow the urban forest while connecting with residents, volunteers and fellow tree lovers along the way.

Apply: https://www.yourleaf.org/employment-opportunities

08/17/2026

Thinking about volunteering with LEAF? There's still time to join one of our upcoming virtual Volunteer Orientations!

Learn how you can support tree planting, garden stewardship and other meaningful while helping grow a healthier .

📅 Saturday, August 29 (10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.)

📅 Wednesday, September 16 (6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.)

Visit https://www.yourleaf.org/events to register.

🌳 Our Young Urban Forest Leaders took the lead at Downsview Park, guiding community members through a tree tour and shar...
08/14/2026

🌳 Our Young Urban Forest Leaders took the lead at Downsview Park, guiding community members through a tree tour and sharing their growing knowledge of the urban forest!

Our YUFL youth shared tree identification tips, interesting stories and their growing knowledge of the urban forest with community members.

Along the way, participants discovered a variety of trees, including little-leaf linden, staghorn sumac, whose branches, leaves and berries can be used to create natural dyes and eastern white pine, Ontario’s provincial tree!

It was wonderful to see our YUFL youth put their learning into action and share their enthusiasm for the urban forest with others.

🌳 Want to join the next one? The YUFLs will be leading another tree tour at Maidavale Park this Saturday, August 15!

Learn more and register: https://www.yourleaf.org/node/2830

The program is funded in part by a City of Toronto (Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation) Urban Forestry Grant and Incentives Program and by a Seed Grant from Ontario Trillium Foundation. Thank you to Parc Downsview Park for supporting this event.

Photos by Marina Cuznetov

Not sure where to start? LEAF can help you choose the right native trees and shrubs for your yard through our subsidized...
08/13/2026

Not sure where to start? LEAF can help you choose the right native trees and shrubs for your yard through our subsidized planting programs.

Whether you want more shade, seasonal colour, privacy, or a yard that supports birds and pollinators, our team will help you find the right trees and shrubs for your space and growing conditions.

Our arborists will recommend species that are well suited to your property, and we'll guide you through the process from selection to planting.

Growing your yard is easier than you might think. 🌳

Learn more and get started: https://www.yourleaf.org/planting-private-property

The is supported by Region of Durham, City of Toronto (Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation and Nature in the City - Toronto), York Region (The Regional Municipality of York), City of Markham, Town of Newmarket, City of Vaughan, Town of Ajax, Municipality of Clarington, City of Oshawa - Municipal Government, City of Pickering, Township of Scugog and Town of Whitby - Local Government.

Free trees and shrubs are available for eligible Toronto properties! 🌳Through LEAF’s Low-Canopy Neighbourhood Greening I...
08/11/2026

Free trees and shrubs are available for eligible Toronto properties! 🌳

Through LEAF’s Low-Canopy Neighbourhood Greening Initiative, eligible properties in Toronto’s low-canopy neighbourhoods can receive free native trees and shrubs to create greener, healthier spaces.

Residential properties can receive:

🌳 Up to 1 free tree (or 2 cedars or 1 pair of pawpaw trees)
🌿 Up to 3 free shrubs
🏢 Multi-unit, commercial and institutional properties can receive even more trees and shrubs to help transform larger spaces.

Add beauty, shade and habitat to your property while helping grow Toronto’s urban forest.

Find out if your property qualifies and apply here: https://www.yourleaf.org/toronto-low-canopy-neighbourhood-greening-initiative

The Toronto Low-Canopy Neighbourhood Greening Initiative aims to increase tree planting activities and grow the urban forest in low-canopy neighbourhoods with support from City of Toronto (Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation and Nature in the City - Toronto).

🌳 Think you're tough? Meet the ironwood!Ironwood is a small native tree that naturally grows beneath the forest canopy, ...
08/10/2026

🌳 Think you're tough? Meet the ironwood!

Ironwood is a small native tree that naturally grows beneath the forest canopy, making it a great choice for yards with limited space or partial shade.

Also known as eastern hop-hornbeam, it is named for its exceptionally hard wood and its unique hop-like seed clusters that appear in late summer.

Its finely textured leaves turn a beautiful yellow in fall, while its distinctive bark develops ridges and grooves as the tree matures, adding year-round interest.

Ironwood supports local biodiversity by providing food and habitat for birds, small mammals and native insects, making it an important part of healthy forest ecosystems.

With its compact size, unique character and wildlife value, ironwood is a wonderful addition to urban and suburban landscapes.

Plant one today through our subsidized planting programs: https://www.yourleaf.org/planting-private-property

Trees are more than just beautiful. They’re good for our health 🌳💚The next time you walk beneath a leafy canopy, take a ...
08/07/2026

Trees are more than just beautiful. They’re good for our health 🌳💚

The next time you walk beneath a leafy canopy, take a moment to notice how you feel. Trees do more than provide shade and beauty.

They can reduce stress, support our mental well-being and create inviting spaces where people spend time outdoors, relax and connect with one another.

Learn more in our latest blog: https://www.yourleaf.org/node/2841

🌱 Planting a tree or shrub is an investment that grows over time.A small tree today can become a source of shade, beauty...
08/06/2026

🌱 Planting a tree or shrub is an investment that grows over time.

A small tree today can become a source of shade, beauty and enjoyment for years to come. As native trees and shrubs mature, they add character and structure to your yard, creating a landscape that becomes more valuable with every season.

Start growing a yard you can enjoy for years to come through our subsidized planting programs: https://www.yourleaf.org/planting-private-property

🌳🌿 Ready to make your Halton Hills property more beautiful and bird-friendly?The Town of Halton Hills and LEAF are helpi...
08/05/2026

🌳🌿 Ready to make your Halton Hills property more beautiful and bird-friendly?

The Town of Halton Hills and LEAF are helping residents enhance their yards with native trees and/or shrubs suited to local growing conditions.

Residents can choose up to 10 from a selection of 15 native species, available for only $10 each + HST.

Native trees and shrubs do more than add beauty to your yard. They support biodiversity, attract local birds, pollinators and other wildlife and create healthier outdoor spaces.

Online orders open Wednesday, August 12 at 12 p.m. A pick-up event will be held Saturday, September 26 at Trafalgar Sports Park.

Learn more and order today: https://www.yourleaf.org/2026-halton-hills-native-tree-shrub-sale

The 2026 Halton Hills Native Tree & Shrub Sale is supported by the Town of Halton Hills.

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