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Reflecting on the 50th Annual Forest Health Review in Barrie, Ontario

From Deb Pella Keen, MLF Executive Director On , I had the pleasure of attending the 50th Annual Forest Health Review in Barrie, Ontario — an important opportunity to connect, share knowledge, and learn from others working to protect and sustain our forests. One of the key messages was the importance of science and citizen science in advancing our understanding of forest… READ MORE »Reflecting on the 50th Annual Forest Health Review in Barrie, Ontario

Join us for GIVING TUESDAY, December 1st, 2026

Maple Leaves Forever is a Registered Canadian Charity, which means your donations are eligible for a charitable tax receipt! Giving Tuesday is an annual event to encourage waste-free, ecofriendly, charitable gifts, just in time for Christmas!   Consider donating to Maple Leaves Forever as a gift on behalf of your loved ones – you can even send them one of our… READ MORE »Join us for GIVING TUESDAY, December 1st, 2026

Celebrating History and Heritage: The Dedication of the Ken Jewett Memorial Maple Grove

On September 26, 2026, a beautiful autumn day set the stage at Thomson Trail Park for a double celebration: the Township of Mulmur’s 175th anniversary and the dedication of the Ken Jewett Memorial Maple Grove. Nearly 200 community members, friends, family, local staff, and special guests gathered to mark the milestone. Highlights of the event included a moving performance of… READ MORE »Celebrating History and Heritage: The Dedication of the Ken Jewett Memorial Maple Grove

Growing the Maple Collection at the University of Guelph Arboretum

The following special feature was submitted by Justine Richardson, Director and Alison Morrison, Arboretum Manager, University of Guelph Arboretum. The University of Guelph Arboretum’s Maple Collection has been at the heart of our living museum of trees for more than 50 years. Established in 1971 as the Arboretum’s very first botanical collection, it reflects our long-standing commitment to documenting, studying,… READ MORE »Growing the Maple Collection at the University of Guelph Arboretum

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 Memory of Ken Jewett Mulmur, ON – September 9, 2026 – Maple Leaves Forever is honored to join the Township of Mulmur in celebrating its 175th anniversary during a special community event on Saturday, September 26. As part… READ MORE »MLF Dedicates Memorial Maple Grove to Ken Jewett at Mulmur 175th Anniversary Celebration

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 knowledge of maple syrup making. Additionally, a memorial grove for Ken Jewett was established, with a dedication event planned for summer.

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 trees in Spring and boil the sap down into a sweetener is one of many crafts that the First Peoples taught to settlers in North America. Sugaring’s Indigenous origins takes up a chapter… READ MORE »Indigenous Origins of Sugaring

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 from 70 schools participated in competitions in the lead up to the provincial championship held at the University of Waterloo. Congratulations to the top ranking teams: Every year, the provincial competition celebrates the… READ MORE »2026 Ontario Envirothon

Spring 2026 Update from Deb Pella-Keen: “Thaw circles” and Mulmur Tree Memorial

As winter begins to loosen its hold, subtle signs of seasonal change emerge across the landscape. One of the most telling is the appearance of “thaw circles” — rings of melted snow that form around the base of trees. These patterns occur as darker tree bark absorbs the sun’s energy more readily than the surrounding snow, radiating heat outward and… READ MORE »Spring 2026 Update from Deb Pella-Keen: “Thaw circles” and Mulmur Tree Memorial

Maple Leaves Forever proudly sponsors Ontario Envirothon 2026

For more than eight years, Maple Leaves Forever (MLF) has been an integral supporter of the Ontario Envirothon. It’s a unique program which engages high school students in environmental learning through hands-on training in resource management practices and technologies. Students are challenged to apply scientific knowledge and creativity to real-world environmental issues. Hosted annually by Forests Canada, the 2026 competition will reach… READ MORE »Maple Leaves Forever proudly sponsors Ontario Envirothon 2026