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.

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🌳Last 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

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🌳Last 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

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The #BackyardTreePlantingProgram is supported by @RegionofDurham , @cityoftoronto / @TorontoPFR , @YorkRegionGovt , @cityofmarkham , @TownofNewmarket , @City_of_Vaughan , @TownOfAjax , @ClaringtonON , @oshawacity , @CityofPickering , @TwpofScugog and @TownofWhitby .

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🌳 #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

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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

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🌱🌳 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.

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Native trees and shrubs help clean air, build soil, support wildlife and keep neighbourhoods cooler. Learn more: https://t.co/b7KzQubHVW

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🌍Take time this #CanadianEnvironmentWeek to reflect on the natural systems that support our communities and the role we play in protecting them.

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Selected submissions will be featured throughout our anniversary year 👉 https://t.co/Jg3qz2wvWb

#30YearsofLEAF

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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.

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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

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🌿 See what’s blooming in LEAF’s 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 🌸🍃

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They grow alongside native trees and shrubs that support the structure and biodiversity of the gardens.

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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

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🌿 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

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#BackyardBiodiversity is an educational campaign in partnership with @TWC_Wildlife.

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🐞 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

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Fast growing non-native species may not always support long term biodiversity or resilience in the same way native trees can. 

Learn more about how different tree species compare in our latest blog: https://t.co/Zms1uujVrv

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🌎 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.

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A portion of funds supports LEAF’s urban forestry work, including proceeds from the silent auction. Connect with organizations across forestry, conservation, government and academia.

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Join LEAF at Forest-Raiser for Toronto Climate Week on June 2, 6–9 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