On June 1st, MLF founder Ken Jewett and his wife Edie welcomed the University of Guelph to their farm in Mulmur Township. Prof. Shelley Hunt, the director of the Arboretum and Rene Van Acker, professor and Dean (external) of the Ontario Agricultural College were introduced by Mary Lou Cairney, Senior Development Manager, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences. Also… READ MORE »University of Guelph Arboretum visits Maple Leaves Forever

Maple Leaves Forever Founder Ken Jewett received the “Environmental Award” at Landscape Ontario’s Awards of Excellence on January 6th, 2015. Landscape Ontario’s Environmental Award goes to an organization or individual for outstanding contributions and achievement in maintaining or promoting a sustainable healthy environment. The Award provides an opportunity for the horticulture industry in Ontario to recognize environmental stewardship and leadership.… READ MORE »MLF Founder receives Environmental Award of Excellence from Landscape Ontario

Maple Leaves Forever advisor Carl Mansfield and founder Ken Jewett met recently with City of Ottawa Forestry Services Staff: Manager David Barkley, Section Manager Tracey Schwets  and Landscape Architect Kendra Labrosse. It was a very positive meeting. The discussion focused on the City of Ottawa  purchasing and planting of Native Canadian Maples. They now state on their 2015 tenders for… READ MORE »City of Ottawa commits to planting certified Native Maples from MLF nursery partners

Carl Mansfield has joined Maple Leaves Forever in a consulting capacity to provide technical support to MLF by acting as a contact and liaising with MLF, its customers and its Nursery Partners. Carl brings with him thirty years of comprehensive experience dedicated to the production of bare root seedlings and nursery stock at provincial nurseries in Ontario. He is well-known… READ MORE »Carl Mansfield joins Maple Leaves Forever

Last spring the Collingwood Trail Committee planted 25 maple trees to recognize 25 years of trails in the community. Maple Leaves Forever assisted with this project. A sign recognizing donors to the project was installed at the site of the planting in September. Maple Leaves Forever is proud to have been a part of this project.

National Capital Commission CEO Mark Kristmanson sent us this note and photo: “I thought you might enjoy the attached photo showing the planting of a “TRUE” Canadian maple on the official site of the War or 1812 Monument. Soil samples from 10 key War of 1812 battlefield sites, as well as water samples from the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, Lake… READ MORE »NCC CEO Mark Kristmanson – maple planted in memory of War of 1812

In cooperation with Tree Canada, Maple Leaves Forever celebrated National Tree Day on September 24th with a planting project at Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto. Hospital employees and MLF founder Ken Jewett planted 25 ten-gallon pot maple trees (sugar/red/silver) and one large caliper-sized ceremonial sugar maple tree, in celebration of the benefits of the planting and taking care of trees, and making… READ MORE »Maple Leaves Forever celebrates National Tree Day with planting at Sunnybrook Hospital on September 24th

Canada’s National Tree Day, Wednesday, September 24th, is a great time to celebrate the benefits of native trees, and to plant them! Planting native trees contributes to our urban and rural tree canopy, providing shade cover and all the other benefits of native trees. When selecting a native species, we encourage Canadians to purchase a genuine Native Canadian maple tree… READ MORE »Celebrate National Tree Day by planting a Native Canadian tree!

Dear Ken, I was pleased to hear that the National Capital Commission (NCC) agreed to put your dream in action. I am sure they were as impressed by your efforts as I was. Once again it was a pleasure to have met with you and to have become informed on your plans for Canadian maples. I am glad that my… READ MORE »Letter of support from David Tilson, MP Dufferin-Caledon