Leslieville Tree Festival

When the community of Leslieville joined the City of York in 1884, it provided old Toronto with fresh food from market gardens, bricks from the clay-works operations, and thousands of trees from namesake George Leslie’s nursery to shade the city’s ever-growing streets and parks.

Join us in celebrating the spirit of old Leslieville on June 20, and help us pay tribute to a neighbourhood that has maintained a unique community spirit and local charm to this day

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June 20 2009 Leslie Grove Park

Queen and Jones | 12 noon to 5pm

Walking tour starts at 10am at 1444 Queen St. E

Here's a quick sample of the festivities:

• A Heritage Toronto walking tour featuring stories about the history of Leslieville (starts at 10 am from 1444 Queen St. E and ends in park at 12 noon)
• A plaque and tree planting at 12 noon dedicated to George Leslie, the community's namesake and provider of many of Toronto's present-day trees
• A main stage featuring Juno-nominated, Green Toronto Award winner Chris McKhool and local band the Burning Boyz
• Kids' tree-related crafts and activities, including the return of the popular Tree Detective
• Native plant sale and fresh, organic food from local farmers and vendors
• A wide array of "green" goods, local art and handmade crafts
• Educational displays from environmental groups
• Seminar with Douglas Green, experienced organic gardener, author of "A Guide to Canadian Vegetable Gardening"

Celebrating 125 years of

Life in Leslieville

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