2023 Ontario Envirothon Update
Maple Leaves Forever is proud to sponsor Ontario Envirothon, an annual initiative that provides students with hands-on experience with forests, soils, wildlife, and aquatic ecosystems. The theme of...
View ArticleNursery Spotlight: Harbers Greenhouses and Forestry
Harbers Greenhouses and Forestry is the latest Nursery Partner to join the Maple Leaves Forever program! Owner Tyler Harbers tells us about their operation: Harbers Greenhouses and Forestry began in...
View ArticleSummer Update from our Executive Director
The recent rain in Central Ontario was a welcome respite from the heat and unprecedented smoke we have been experiencing throughout Quebec, Ontario and parts of the United States. It is very important...
View ArticleNew Learning Resource from Forests Ontario – Marvelous and Magnificent Maples
With Maple Leaves Forever’s support, Forests Ontario recently developed a special lesson plan for teachers, parents and students to learn about and engage with our National Tree! Students will learn...
View ArticleNative Maples Show their True Colours in Fall
A Fall Message from our Executive Director, Deb Pella Keen Driving tours are a great way to spend a fall day appreciating the landscape of Southern Ontario when it is ablaze in magnificent colour....
View ArticleNursery Spotlight: Triple J Tree Farm, Mulmur, Ontario
Triple J Tree Farm is a family owned and operated nursery and landscape company in Mulmur, Ontario. MLF: What made you want to be in the nursery/plant growing business? We have been growing trees...
View ArticleMaple Leaves Forever founding sponsor of new Canadian Tree Nursery Association
Exciting news for Canadian tree lovers and growers was announced October 26, 2023. Press Release excerpt : New Canadian Tree Nursery Association Accelerates Forestry Restoration Efforts and National 2...
View ArticleTrees for Life interviews MLF Founder Ken Jewett
Trees for Life recently posted an appreciation interview with MLF Founder Ken Jewett who, with MLF, has been a faithful sponsor of the Trees for Life and Highway of Heroes programs. EXCERPT: Where...
View ArticleNursery Spotlight: Somerville Nurseries Inc.
Maple Leaves Forever is pleased to welcome Somerville Nurseries to our Nursery Partner Program this month! Somerville Nurseries Inc. was founded in 1950 by John Somerville. By planting trees into...
View ArticleA “Mast Year” for Sugar Maple Seeds
by Deb Pella Keen, Executive Director Sugar Maple seeds or samaras have been flying everywhere this fall. Also affectionately known as helicopters, maple ‘copters, whirlybirds, twisters or whirligigs...
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