Green Space
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Why Toronto’s street-side trees are dying, part CXVIII
Five street trees in planter boxes at Yonge and Finch, August 2007 Last summer I wrote a post about a sad patch of street trees near the southwest corner...
By Matthew Blackett -
Day 3 of the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure
Just one of the many different beautiful spots along the shores of Lake Ontario. I like adventure. I like to ride my bike. I like to ride it along the...
By Tammy Thorne -
Naples needs to learn from WALL-E.
Last weekend I went and saw the animated flick WALL-E. While the movie is obviously marketed towards children, the storyline is certainly one for adults...
By Matthew Blackett -
David Dunlap Observatory sold
The University of Toronto confirmed this week that they have an agreement in place to sell the David Dunlap Observatory. In 1935 when the David Dunlap...
By Matthew Hague -
Bike Train 2008 launches today!
This could be you (above). Take the Train — Bring your Bike! Avoid Soaring Gas prices and explore southern Ontario this summer on the Bike Train...
By Tammy Thorne -
It’s easy being green
Have you noticed how green this city is right now? I’ve been nearly knocked off my bike or feet a number of times in the last few weeks by either...
By Shawn Micallef -
A Saturday morning walk to the Don Valley Brick Works
With a long week of work heading into the first few days of summer over, I was determined to spend my Saturday morning regenerating. People regenerate in...
By Matthew Hague -
Exciting new trash bin graces NYC’s Union Square
NEW YORK — Though waste receptacle culture here in New York City regularly makes me hearken back longingly for Toronto’s more progressive (if...
By Liz Clayton -
ROM rooftop garden preview
This morning I had the opportunity to preview the Royal Ontario Museum’s new rooftop garden, known as Liza’s Garden in memory of...
By Matthew Hague -
Tree Tuesday: Escape from the Concrete Confines
The Toronto Tree Tours is a collaborative project of LEAF and the Toronto Public Space Committee that offers walking tours in neighbourhoods across the...
By Dale Duncan -
Events guide: Toronto Tree Tours
LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests) is throwing two tree tours this weekend. These tours are a great way to learn more about...
By Dale Duncan -
Neighbourhood With Holes In It
Historian Michelle Guitard put us in touch with Michele Quenneville because we wanted to learn about parking lots in Hull from a resident’s...
By Amber Yared