π³Last chance to sign up! Join us at Stewart Burnett Park to remove invasive species and mulch native trees and shrubs on Sunday, June 7 from 10AM to 12PM.
Sign up: https://t.co/UwUiAydqqI
This event is supported by @CdnTreesforLife and @Town_of_Aurora
π³Last chance to sign up! Join us at North Maple Regional Park to remove invasive species & mulch native trees & shrubs on Sat, June 6 from 10AM to 12PM.
Sign up: https://t.co/2UMuDj3wos.
This event is supported by @CdnTreesforLife & @City_of_Vaughan
π³ #DYK Native trees play a powerful role in improving our air. Their leaves help filter pollutants and reduce smog, making the air we breathe cleaner?
Help clear the air this #CleanAirDay and plant a native tree!
Apply today: https://t.co/jQfykmXXYT
Native trees and shrubs help build those systems over time, even in compacted soils, by adding shade, supporting wildlife and shaping healthier communities. Learn more: https://t.co/fidoUAujqI
π±π³ Newly built neighbourhoods often feel like a blank landscape of lawns and open backyards. Beneath that simplicity, key natural systems like soil, shade and habitat are still developing.
For 30 years, LEAF has grown alongside our community. Now we want to hear your story.
Share a photo + short story about planting with LEAF, volunteering, or joining one of our programs for a chance to win a $100 gift card.
Together, they showcase the beauty and ecological benefits of native plants in urban environments.
Thank you to @TTCnotices and @cityoftoronto for supporting the #UFDG. Learn more: https://t.co/1SgRpy33sW
πΏ See whatβs blooming in LEAFβs Urban Forest Demonstration Gardens this season!
Native wildflowers like Wood Poppy, White Trillium, Wild Columbine and Wild Strawberry bring colour and texture to urban spaces πΈπ
Together, they showcase the beauty and ecological benefits of native plants in urban environments.
Thank you to @TTCnotices and @cityoftoronto for supporting the #UFDG. Learn more: https://t.co/lmZPxDPiVK
πΏ Add a splash of red to your yard with red-osier dogwood!
This hardy native shrub has bright red stems in winter, white flowers and pale berries in summer, and dense growth that supports wildlife.
Great for wet soils and rain gardens. Plant today: https://t.co/9IXcB4R4dE
π Not all bugs are bad! Native lady beetles, lacewings, hover flies and ground beetles are tiny heroes that help control harmful bugs and keep your yard healthy.
Learn more about these beneficial insects and how to attract them to your garden: https://t.co/DRRGlODiII
Fast growing non-native species may not always support long term biodiversity or resilience in the same way native trees can.Β
Learn more about how different tree species compare in our latest blog: https://t.co/Zms1uujVrv
π Trees help fight climate change by storing carbon, cooling communities and reducing flooding. But not all trees function the same way. Some grow fast and absorb carbon quickly, while others provide longer term ecosystem benefits depending on species and setting.
A portion of funds supports LEAFβs urban forestry work, including proceeds from the silent auction. Connect with organizations across forestry, conservation, government and academia.
Join LEAF at Forest-Raiser for Toronto Climate Week on June 2, 6β9 PM at CSI Toronto. Enjoy live jazz, plant-forward food and community connections supporting local climate action.
Use code FRTOLEAF25 for discounted tickets (limited number). https://t.co/wY1KjrI47C