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Birds and pollinators rely on native trees and shrubs for food and habitat throughout the growing season. Even a few plants can help support local wildlife in your yard. Learn more: zurl.co/E25Vt

@FairbankBird101 Hi! Thank you for sharing your favorite tree with us. This giveaway has now closed across IG, FB & X. The winner will be randomly selected from all eligible entries and contacted by DM. If you don't hear from us, you weren't selected this time. Thanks a lot for participating!

@leaf My favourite tree is a 75+ year old silver maple tree with its canopy spanning three backyards, located in Toronto. Many other trees surround it providing a wonderful urban forest and habit, as well as shade!

🌳 Every tree has a story. Understanding those stories helps us build stronger connections with the #UrbanForest. In Out on a Limb, Erna Buffie explores Winnipeg’s urban forest crisis and how cities across North America are caring for their urban forests.

Thank you, event sponsors, for generous support: Oak: @CM_Trees , Dutchmaster Nurseries Birch: Beacon Environmental, Grimo Nut Nursery, Uxbridge Nurseries Cedar: @TreeCanada Here’s to 30 years of growing together!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, including our speakers, performer, volunteers, attendees, prize donors and community partners who helped make this milestone celebration so special. 💚

What a night to remember! 🎉 We celebrated 30 years of LEAF with an evening full of stories, connection and community.

💚 Want to be a LEAF volunteer? Join one of our virtual Volunteer Orientations on Sat, Aug 29 (10:30 – 11:30AM) or Wed, Sept 16 (6:30 – 7:30PM). Help grow the #UrbanForest through planting, garden stewardship & more! 🌟 Register today: zurl.co/PrKYp

For nearly two decades, Stuart Grant has helped guide LEAF's growth as a volunteer Board member. As we celebrate 30 years, he reflects on LEAF's journey, the importance of urban forests and why he's hopeful for the future. Read the interview: zurl.co/BWy6l

Meet the swamp white oak, a beautiful and hardy native tree known for its distinctive two-toned leaves which shimmer in the wind. It is a strong, long-lived tree that provides valuable shade for people and supports birds and other wildlife. Plant today: zurl.co/1WyLG

A yard with native trees and shrubs looks better through every season. They add natural colour, texture and structure that make outdoor spaces feel more inviting year-round. Learn more about subsidized planting programs: zurl.co/n8rZW

Supported by @cityoftoronto (@ToTrees)

Latest hot weather in Toronto highlights how important urban trees are for cooling neighbourhoods. Our Low-Canopy Neighbourhood Greening Initiative offers eligible residents, multi-unit properties & businesses free trees and planting support. Apply now: zurl.co/mJ9eC

Whether this approach inspires broader change remains to be seen, but it's an interesting development in the conversation around protecting our urban forests and natural spaces. Search the story title to learn more.

A recent CTV News story, "Quebec town recognizes trees as living beings with rights," explores how a Quebec municipality became the first in Canada to recognize trees as living beings with inherent rights.

Reminder to check your trees for spongy moth (LDD)! Management tips: July/August to April/May: scrape egg masses off trees & put in soapy water 2 days. April/May to June: wrap burlap around tree trunks, handpick caterpillars & put in soapy water 2 days. zurl.co/C9jXo

🌿 Trees and shrubs can add natural privacy to your backyard. They soften sightlines from neighbours and streets, creating a more comfortable outdoor space without needing a solid fence. As they grow, the privacy only improves. Learn more: zurl.co/Z6WXz

We're also incredibly grateful to our event sponsors for helping make LEAF's 30th Anniversary Celebration possible: Oak: @CM_Trees, Dutchmaster Nurseries Birch: Beacon Environmental, Grimo Nut Nursery, Uxbridge Nurseries Cedar: @TreeCanada

Toronto Mobile Bicycle Repair, The Big Carrot Community Market, Yarnspirations, author Jeffrey C. Domm and author Erna Buffie.

LEAF's 30th Anniversary Celebration countdown is on! Join us for an evening of connection and leafy fun. Enter our FREE prize draw featuring amazing prizes, plus enjoy delicious food from Lebanese Garden, a mini tree tour and more!   Get your tickets: zurl.co/j8D8q