We had a blast sharing fun facts about their new official tree and other trees around their Town Hall! Thank you, Whitby, for all your support and for inviting us to join you on such a special occasion! 📷

We’re hiring! Are you passionate about tree equity and growing the urban forest? We’d love to hear from you! Learn about our employment opportunity for Community Housing Stewardship Assistant position here: yourleaf.org/node/2618. Application deadline is May 12.

🌳 #DYK when a tree is uprooted from the ground at a nursery, potted up, transported and replanted, it undergoes a period of stress called transplant shock. 🌿 But fear not! You can reduce this stress by taking action. Learn more: yourleaf.org/node/2329

💚🌳 Looking for a way to make a difference this #EarthMonth ? You can help keep the #UrbanForest thriving by donating to the LEAF Urban Forest Fund. Your donation will support planting, stewardship, outreach, education programs and more! Donate today: yourleaf.org/make-donation

🌳 How does oak wilt spread? Here are the main ways:
1. Wounded trees attract insects like sap beetles, who transport spores tree to tree
2. Between the interconnected roots of neighboring oak trees
3. Humans moving infected wood or firewood.
Learn more: yourleaf.org/node/2609

April 30th is the deadline to propose presentations/papers for the Cities Alive green infrastructure conference happening in Toronto this November.  Submit your ideas now!

Meet the mighty hackberry tree! 🌳 This unsung hero of urban landscapes offers so much – it is hardy, provides shade, offers berries 🍒 for birds in the fall, serves as a host plant for a number of 🦋 butterfly species and MORE! Learn more: yourleaf.org/node/1979

Help us grow the urban forest in York Region and Durham Region! We have several community planting events happening in April and May, with our first at Budweth Park in King on Sun, April 21 from 1pm to 3pm (in partnership with @kingtownship).

Sign up: yourleaf.org/events.