@leaf

LEAF is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and enhancement of our urban forest. We offer programs to help you plant, care and give.

 Toronto and area, ON
yourleaf.org
Joined October 2008
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#DYK white oaks and red oaks have different acorn germination strategies? 馃尠 White oak group acorns, like those of bur oak and swamp white oak, can germinate soon after falling in autumn.
red squirrel eating an acorn

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馃尡 This World Food Day, consider how our urban forests can help grow food. Learn about four native shrubs that produce edible fruits and nuts while supporting biodiversity: zurl.co/t4L7y
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馃尦 Thanks to @TOHousing Tree Care Team members who care for young trees at TCHC communities! Their work comes down to three key tasks: watering, mulching and observing tree health. Discover three lessons from the TCHC Tree Care Teams: [link]
collage of TCHC tree care team watering and mulching young trees

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馃尶 Provide food and habitat for wildlife while adding beauty and seasonal interest to your yard with native shrubs! Our subsidized planting program makes it easy to add native shrubs to your yard, with a range of options to suit your space. Apply today: zurl.co/SEdi7
black chokeberry with fruit

ALT black chokeberry with fruit

collage of nannyberry, pasture rose, American hazelnut and blueberry fruit

ALT collage of nannyberry, pasture rose, American hazelnut and blueberry fruit

collage of fragrant sumac, common ninebark, American hazelnut, highbush cranberry fruit

ALT collage of fragrant sumac, common ninebark, American hazelnut, highbush cranberry fruit

call to action - visit website

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馃尦 What's a common issue for young trees that's easier to address early? Co-dominant stems can create structural weaknesses as a tree grows. Early pruning can help establish a stronger central stem and reduce the need for larger cuts later. Learn more: yourleaf.org/node/2860
mature black walnut tree with co-dominant branches

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馃尶 We鈥檙e pleased to welcome Masarrat Quader to LEAF鈥檚 Board of Directors! With 25 years of experience, from environmental sustainability to community-focused work, Masarrat brings a wealth of experience to the board. Learn more about her journey: zurl.co/h6Dbc
image of LEAF's new board member Masarrat Quader surrounded by fall foliage.

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馃巸 Celebrate Halloween in the urban forest with LEAF! Join us for a guided tree tour at Bluff Trail in Nobleton on Oct. 31. Learn to identify tree species and hear fascinating stories along the way. 馃崅 Sign up: zurl.co/NOuKd Supported by @KingTownship
LEAF staff and participants at a guided LEAF fall tree tour

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馃尦 Thank you to everyone who joined us in Vaughan and Oshawa! Together, you planted native trees & shrubs to help grow the urban forest! Upcoming events: zurl.co/5txTl
Collage of participants at LEAF planting event in McClure Meadows Park in Vaughan and Conlin Meadows Park in Oshawa

ALT Collage of participants at LEAF planting event in McClure Meadows Park in Vaughan and Conlin Meadows Park in Oshawa

Collage of participants at LEAF planting event in McClure Meadows Park in Vaughan and Conlin Meadows Park in Oshawa

ALT Collage of participants at LEAF planting event in McClure Meadows Park in Vaughan and Conlin Meadows Park in Oshawa

Collage of participants at LEAF planting event in McClure Meadows Park in Vaughan and Conlin Meadows Park in Oshawa

ALT Collage of participants at LEAF planting event in McClure Meadows Park in Vaughan and Conlin Meadows Park in Oshawa

Collage of participants at LEAF planting event in McClure Meadows Park in Vaughan and Conlin Meadows Park in Oshawa

ALT Collage of participants at LEAF planting event in McClure Meadows Park in Vaughan and Conlin Meadows Park in Oshawa

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馃尦 A healthy urban forest starts with healthy soil! Beneath our feet is a whole community of organisms working together. Trees, fungi, bacteria and other organisms all play a role in the soil food web. Heal your garden鈥檚 soil with Jocelyn Molyneux: zurl.co/CGr2s
Jocelyn Molyneux, founder of Wastenot Farms Inc., conducting healthy soil workshop at LEAF Learning Garden.

ALT Jocelyn Molyneux, founder of Wastenot Farms Inc., conducting healthy soil workshop at LEAF Learning Garden.

Garden steward volunteers at the LEAF Learning Garden attending health soil workshop

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馃尦 What a great way to wrap up National Forest Week! Thank you to everyone who joined us at Meander Park in Richmond Hill and Fallingbrook Park in Whitby to plant native trees and shrubs. Want to help out this fall! Sign up for an event near you: zurl.co/XjIPL
Collage of participants at LEAF planting events in Richmond Hill and Whitby

ALT Collage of participants at LEAF planting events in Richmond Hill and Whitby

Collage of participants at LEAF planting events in Richmond Hill and Whitby

ALT Collage of participants at LEAF planting events in Richmond Hill and Whitby

Collage of participants at LEAF planting events in Richmond Hill and Whitby

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