LEAF is an incorporated, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the protection and improvement of Toronto's urban forest. We offer several programs and services for Toronto residents.

Our Backyard Tree Planting Program offers native trees and shrubs to property owners at a subsidized cost. Staff assist residents in making educated decisions about the type of tree that suits their property and where it should be planted. Since our first planting season in 1996, over 11,000 native trees and shrubs have been planted in backyards throughout the City of Toronto.

Our Workshops and Training Sessions cover a wide range of urban forest issues. Presentations, workshops and volunteer training sessions can be customized to meet your group's needs.

We organize many Events that are open to the general public, such as native plant sales and educational talks.

We organize the Leslieville Tree Festival in partnership with the City of Toronto and local community groups. This family-oriented event offer a fun-filled way to learn about and celebrate our local urban forests. Music, food, story-tellers and local artists are often part of this event.

We offer Tree Tours, guided walks through your neighbourhood, for groups of 15 to 25 people. Walks can incorporate tree identification, tree health, local history and interesting tree stories.

Order our new Urban Forest Community Action Kit
This series of 10 factsheets is available free in electronic format.

If you are interested in any of these programs, please contact us.