Help restore a part of Canada’s natural heritage.
Plant Native Canadian maple trees along your rural roadside or laneway.
Maple Leaves Forever offers a 25% maple tree rebate towards eligible plantings.
Rebate Applications for Fall Planting are due Nov. 4, 2026.
Fall Maple Care
- continue to water trees as needed during dry weather conditions
- fall is the second best time to plant trees; plant early enough that trees can establish before winter sets in
- water newly planted trees slowly & deeply, before adding mulch & staking (if necessary)
- apply for your Maple Tree Rebate after receiving approval of your application form & purchasing your Native Maples for fall planting
- collect mature seed from sugar maple trees, if present & plans include its collection
- monitor for the presence of voles, rabbits & deer
- enjoy the fall colours!
Maple Leaves Forever is pleased to provide a complete seasonal guide to maple tree planting and ongoing care!
In Memory of our Founder, Ken Jewett
September 23, 1930 – November 26, 2025
“Hey, I am out of here. Do not fret, I have had a wonderful life!”
– Ken Jewett
With heavy hearts, the team at Maple Leaves Forever mourns the passing of our Founder, Ken Jewett, who died on November 26, 2025, at the age of 95. Ken leaves an extraordinary legacy of maple-lined roadsides across Ontario. He will be deeply missed by his loving family and by all of us at Maple Leaves Forever.
Our Impact
Over the past two decades, Maple Leaves Forever has supported the planting of over 136,760 Native Canadian Maple trees!
That’s equivalent to 1,258 km (782 miles) of maple-lined Ontario roadside. That’s more than the driving distance from Sault St Marie to Ottawa!
MLF also sponsors the following environmental & tree planting initiatives: Ontario Envirothon, One Bench One Tree, Grand Trees Climate Change Solutions and Highway of Heroes Tribute.
Our Goals
Awareness
Enhancing public awareness of the importance and benefits of planting Native Canadian Maple trees
Support
Supporting the planting and care of Native Canadian Maple trees through our Rebate program, educational material and partnerships
Advocacy
Promoting planting of Native Canadian Maple trees through landowners, nurseries, landscapers and government policies.
How can you help?
Ontario Landowners
Plant Native Canadian Maples on your property – you may be eligible for our
Maple Tree Rebate!
Ontario Nurseries
Get in Touch
to become one of our nursery partners and sell Native Canadian Maples
Ontario Landscapers
Use Native Canadian species
– especially maples where appropriate –
in your planting plans.
Political Leaders
Include Native Canadian Maples in planting projects, and create policies that ensure maple planting is encouraged across Canada.
News
Latest from the News Blog
MLF Dedicates Memorial Maple Grove to Ken Jewett at Mulmur 175th Anniversary Celebration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Maple Leaves Forever to Join the Township of Mulmur’s 175th Anniversary Celebration and Dedicate a Memorial Maple Grove in Memor…
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MLF Celebrates Indigenous History and Honours Founder Ken Jewett
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, and we celebrate the cultures and contributions of Indigenous Peoples, particularly their knowled…
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Indigenous Origins of Sugaring
By Peter Kuitenbrouwer for MLF ENEWS First Nations taught settlers how to get sweetener from a sugar maple tree The skill of how to tap sugar maple tr…
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2026 Ontario Envirothon
From Deb Pella Keen: On May 27, I was honoured to be part of the Ontario Envirothon championship as a judge on the final day. Almost 500 students…
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