The Toronto Islands Community chapter of Tree Trust is honoured to have received several donations in memory of islander Peter Dewdney. He passed away on January 22nd, 2026, at home, surrounded by loved ones. In the words of his wife, Gaye Jackson, Peter was a rock solid part of Toronto Read more…
The Toronto Islands serve as a vital natural barrier, shielding downtown Toronto fromwind and storm surges off Lake Ontario. However, recent losses of trees on the Islands,particularly those of the Royal Canadian Yacht Club (RCYC), highlight the impact ofsevere storms in 2017 and 2019. To aid in restoring the island’s Read more…
In May 2024, this Silver Maple on Bayview is 40 years old and now remains in good shape. Arborist Tyler Ganton, pruned the tree out of the dead and dying diseased and took out the directionally poor branches to make sure the tree can keep living a happy healthy life.
In June, 2023 we cared for this 70-year-old Black Walnut. This tree was a prime Tree Trust candidate because its biological health is good, and it has remained strong even during the extreme floods of 2017 and 2019. Our arborist reduced the large overextending branch, and installed cobra cable to Read more…
Toronto Island Community 2023 Tree of the Year winner is the majestic Scots Pine. Watch the interview by Prof. Pricklethorn with the winner here!
On August 5, 2024 for “Sally”, the Crack Willow in the playing field on Ward’s Island: here is the full video!