Events

All Candidates Debate

October 19th – on Zoom

Hear where each candidate stands on your key issues!

Toronto’s Municipal Elections will be held October 24th, and there are 6 candidates running for City Councillor in Ward 3. Make informed voting decisions by hearing where each candidate stands on the key issues that are important to you.

We recently completed our annual survey of members and thank everyone who took the time to respond.

The top 5 issues in order of priority were

1. Tree canopy loss and climate change
2. Neighbourhood Development
3. Neighbourhood Crime and Safety
4. Affordable Housing
5. Public Transit

The LBNA, along with several partner South Etobicoke resident associations, has developed questions for the leading candidates to answer these and other key election topics during the upcoming Virtual All Candidates Debate on Wednesday, October 19th from 7 – 8:30pm prior to the October 24th, 2022 Municipal Election.

The agenda for the meeting will be as follows:

– Short opening remarks from each of the candidates
– Candidates will be asked a series of pre-set questions on the top issues identified through our survey and those of the other Neighbourhood Associations of their members. Each candidate will be given the opportunity to respond.
– Rapid fire questions for all candidates to respond to from the audience
– Short 1 minute closing comments from each candidate.

If you would like to know more about the candidates, you can find more on the event page.

Register now to reserve your virtual seat. (Once you register you will be sent the Zoom link)

See you on October 19th!

Long Branch TreeFest 2022

The Long Branch Neighbourhood Association (LBNA) is excited to announce the fourth annual Long Branch TreeFest. This free, annual event at the beautiful Marie Curtis Park brings together the community, in a fun celebration of nature and trees. Enjoy live music by local artists. Sign up for eye-opening nature and history walks. With fun activities and over 40 exhibitors and vendors, there is lots to do for the entire family.

Get warmed up for some great tree walks, back by popular demand. Take off on guided Tree Identification Walks by the super knowledgeable Sylvia Jorge, a Masters in Forest Conservation graduate from the University of Toronto. Set out with CCFEW Brian Bailey on his guided Nature Walks and gain from his valuable insights and experience. Is history your passion? Join Ken O’Brien on his amazing Guided Hurricane Walks.

There will be entertainment for both young and old and our vendors tend to specialize in crafts.

To learn more, visit our TreeFest website at www.longbranchtreefest.ca

Tree for Free is Back!

The LBNA’s Tree for Free event returns on Saturday, September 17th at Colonel Samuel Smith Park.

We’ll be distributing free trees to Toronto residents between 10 am and 12:30 pm.

Trees need to be ordered in advance, and you can do so up to Wednesday, September 14th.

To participate, click here to be taken to our shop page, where you can select the species you’d like. All are native trees, so are well suited to our growing conditions.

Quantities are limited, so don’t delay placing your order. Because the funding for this program comes from the City of Toronto, it is limited to residents of Toronto and all trees must be planted on private property within the City of Toronto.

Job Posting: Special Events Coordinator: Long Branch Tree Fest 2021

If you are a student in an Event Planning or similar program, between the ages of 18-30, who loves trees and the environment; and would like to assist in planning for the 3^rd Annual Long Branch Tree Fest we would like to hear from you!

As the Events Coordinator, you will be assisting the LBNA (Long Branch Neighbourhood Association) and the Tree Fest Committee to plan, promote and organize the 3^rd Annual Long Branch Tree Fest. This will involve developing a promotional plan; writing and distributing press releases; engaging local small businesses, musicians and artists; creating and distributing posters and flyers to local small businesses and within the community; promoting the event on social media; communications and organization with local exhibitors and vendors; coordination of educational events relating to urban trees and the environment; coordination and promotion of children’s activities and other activities as required to ensure a successful Tree Fest, which may be virtual or outdoors, depending on the COVID-19 situation

You will work with subject matter experts knowledgeable about the Long Branch trees, the environment and urban forestry.

In addition to preparing for Tree Fest, you will assist in planning for a series of local Community Stewardship Tree Interpretation walks and bike rides and the launch of our new TreeTrek app for self guided tree interpretive walks and rides throughout Long Branch and our local parks.

The Events Coordinator position is funded through a Canada Summer Jobs Federal Student grant program to the community. The LBNA encourages students in event planning, public relations or related communications programs to apply, including applicants who are women, indigenous students; members of a visible minority and new immigrants/refugees. University and college students are all encouraged to apply.

Interviews will be taking place shortly. Position start date will be in June.

If you are passionate about community events, environmental stewardship and conserving and expanding urban forests, please email your resume and cover letter with why you are interested in this position as soon as possible to Judy Gibson, Chair, Tree Canopy Preservation and Enhancement Committee, Long Branch Neighbourhood Association via email: longbranchnato@gmail.com

Note: The LBNA is required and committed to ensuring a safe, workplace experience for all employees. Employees will be required to follow the in force COVID-19 social distancing, personal and equipment safety and sanitizing procedures at all times.

Community Safety Roundtable

Our MPP, Christine Hogarth, is organizing a roundtable discussion on Community Safety on Friday, November 27th from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. This will be a Zoom event, so you will need to pre-register to get an invitation and link to join the event.

November is Community Safety Month and we all have a role to play in keeping our communities safe.

Community Safety Month aims to promote awareness about a broad range of safety matters, including crime prevention, personal safety, and safe work practices and staying safe during an emergency.

Representatives from Toronto Police Service 22 Division will be panelists on this Zoom call. They have come up with numerous tips to help keep you safe! These tips cover a wide variety of topics from home security to business safety, youth safety to senior safety and much more.

To RSVP for the event, please click on the link below: https://www.christinehogarthmpp.ca/community_safety_roundtable

And watch this blog to get more safety tips and suggestions.

Tree for Free Shop Closed

We have closed off any further orders for trees and shrubs through our Tree for Free program. We’re now in the process of submitting your orders to the nursery for fulfillment.

Don’t forget to pick up your free trees and shrubs next Saturday at the entrance to Samuel Smith Park. We suggest you print off a copy of your receipt and bring that with you to help ensure you get what you ordered.

Our shop is closed for the winter. Check back in the Spring when we’ll be back with new varieties for you to choose from.