Tag Archives: trees

Adopt-A-Street-Tree Program

Posted on May 5, 2015 by danforthsecord

LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciate of Forests) and The City of Toronto have started up a new Adopt-A-Street-Tree Program for the new trees that have been planted along the Danforth between Woodbine and Victoria Park. They are hosting a kick-off … Continue reading →

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Construction Notice – Danforth Ave

Posted on July 15, 2014 by danforthsecord

The City will be starting sidewalk replacement, streetscaping improvements and road resurfacing as part of the Danforth Ave Improvement Project on July 21st – that would be Monday. The work will be taking place between Woodbine and Dawes and will be … Continue reading →

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Construction Notice – Danforth!

Posted on June 6, 2014 by danforthsecord

It’s coming, it’s coming! As I posted earlier in the Spring, plans are no longer afoot for re-construction of Danforth between Woodbine and Victoria Park, but will actually be happening. In fact, The City, via Danforth Village BIA, has just … Continue reading →

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Community Environment Day

Posted on May 1, 2014 by danforthsecord

This Sunday, May 4th, Councillor Janet Davis is hosting Ward 31’s Community Environment Day. Happening in the parking lots of East York Memorial Arena (888 Cosburn Ave), the day will take place between 10am and 2pm. So, if you’re looking … Continue reading →

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New urban design!

Posted on October 22, 2013 by danforthsecord

While it’s still in the works, the City of Toronto’s Urban Design team is working with Danforth Village BIA, and Councillors Janet Davis and Mary Margaret McMahon on a new streetscape along Danforth between Dawes Rd and Victoria Park Ave. … Continue reading →

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Tree Workshop

Posted on June 17, 2013 by danforthsecord

They don’t call Toronto a City in a Park for nothing. City of Toronto Forestry staff and LEAF (Local Enhancement for the Appreciation of Forests) will be hosting a Tree Workshop for Ward 31 residents. Want to learn about our … Continue reading →

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Trees glorious trees

Posted on May 5, 2012 by danforthsecord

Two bits of tree news: 1) Not Far From the Tree is a Toronto organization that puts the fruit from local trees to good use. If you are a homeowner with a fruit tree and can’t keep up with picking … Continue reading →

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More news on the tree front

Posted on November 14, 2011 by danforthsecord

There have been 17 trees planted on Dentonia Park Ave between Dawes and Palmer, at the back of the Catholic School that fronts on Balfour Ave. Yes. SEVENTEEN new trees. To be honest, I’m not sure when they were actually … Continue reading →

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They’re coming!

Posted on October 3, 2011 by danforthsecord

This just in: folks from the Urban Forestry Services at the City of Toronto have just announced that we will be receiving 12 new trees on the east side of Main Street subway station, along Barrington Ave next spring. Yes. … Continue reading →

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Environment Day!

Posted on May 23, 2011 by danforthsecord

Looking to get rid of those pesky batteries that you can’t pitch in your bi-weekly garbage? Or got some harzardous waste that would be blasphemous to dump down the drain? Check out this year’s Environment Day on June 4th at … Continue reading →

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