Long Branch Tree Fest

This year’s Long Branch Tree Fest will be held on Sunday, September 22nd in Marie Curtis Park. From noon until 4 pm, you can visit over 50 exhibitors and vendors and participate in a variety of activities for all ages.

This also is a special occasion, as it marks the 135th Anniversary of the incorporation of the Village of Long Branch.

We have a number of local musicians to entertain you and there will be an open mic to allow young musicians to showcase their skills.

For adults, we have yoga and nature walks to explore the trails in Marie Curtis Park and enjoy the beauty of the park.

For kids, we have story-telling and face painting.

In keeping with the theme of celebrating and preserving the urban forest around us, we have an arborist to answer your questions about trees and, for avid gardeners, we will have a plant exchange and giveaway of shrubs.

The Long Branch Tree Fest is made possible through the generous support of a number of public and private organizations including:

  • The Toronto Parks and Trees Foundation
  • The City of Toronto
  • Toronto Pearson Airport
  • TD Park People Grants
  • The Long Branch Business Improvement Association
  • Fair Grounds Organic Cafe

We look forward to seeing you there. See other Long Branch events here.

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Jane’s Walk 2019

Jane's Walk

Jane’s Walks are citizen-led walking discussions that encourage people to build stronger neighbourhoods through conversation. Named for Jane Jacobs, an urban activist who was extremely vocal in protecting the needs of city-dwellers, Jane’s Walks provide a closer look into communities from the vantage point of the people who live there.

This year, the walk will actually be a ride led by David Juliusson from the Etobicoke South Cycling Committee and Long Branch Neighbourhood Association. David will be in a blue bike jacket.

In 2018, City Council adopted special guidelines to preserve the unique character of Long Branch. We will look at some of the historic sites and events. Long Branch has a rich heritage, ranging from Colonel Sam Smith building his home in 1797 to Hurricane Hazel to the first Heritage tree being declared. We will stop at those sites. In addition, the ride will go through Marie Curtis Park, pass historic cottages, and go to the border of Mississauga. We will pass murals, visit a cenotaph and enjoy the beauty that is Long Branch.


NOTE: This is a cycling tour.

Ride begins and ends at Colonel Samuel Smith Skating Trail on May 5 at 11 AM (65 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr, Etobicoke).

Here is the itinerary.

  1. Colonel Sam Smith Park.
  2. Long Branch Park. The site of the old Long Branch Hotel, with historic cottages nearby.
  3. Marie Curtis Park at the cannon. Hurricane Hazel
  4. Mississauga border.
  5. Across from TTC station to look at the murals painted at the Long Branch loop.
  6. Sid Cole Park
  7. The Long Branch Cenotaph.
  8. Return to Colonel Samuel Smith Skating Trail

It’s all free. Just be sure to wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.

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The 2019 Long Branch Garden Tour is Coming Up.

Attention all gardening enthusiasts! Saturday June 22 is the date for the 2019 Long Branch Garden Tour. Mark your calendars.

This year marks the 135th birthday of this beautiful community, and the 2019 garden tour promises to be better than ever.

If you would like to have YOUR garden included as part of the tour, it’s not too late to register. We have to close registration soon to allow us time to design and print the brochure and map showing the participating gardens, so register yours by contacting us.

Then on June 22nd, come visit Long Branch between 10 am and 4 pm and enjoy over 3 dozen beautiful gardens.  Best of all – it’s free!

To learn more, visit our website longbranchgardentour.ca

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Tree For Me

On-line Registration for your Free Trees is Now Open!

Tree for Me brought to you by Long Branch Neighbourhood Association


The LBNA is pleased to bring you Tree for Me this spring.   On-line registration is now open by clicking on this link www.lbna/tree

Native Tree species, suitable for all yards, will be distributed by the LBNA on May 25th from 10 – 1:45pm in Samuel Smith Park during this year’s Spring Bird Festival.
 
If you have the space, we would encourage you to opt for the trees that will will grow into beautiful Large Canopy Tree species.  Choose from the following:  

 Large Canopy Trees     Red Maple
   Bur Oak 
 Medium Size Trees   White Birch 
   Northern Hackberry
 Small Trees / Shrubs   Serviceberry
   White Cedar
   Red Osier Dogwood (NEW)
   Black Chokeberry (NEW)

We all have a role to play in making Toronto greener.   
Let’s get planting Long Branch!


Pre-registration is required.     

Each private property in Toronto with suitable plantable space is eligible for two trees – even if you received some already last year from the Tree for Me program.  

If you prefer to register for your trees in person, we will be hosting a Tree for Me registration at the Long Branch Library on Saturday, May 4th from 10am – 1:00pm.   Stay tuned for more information soon.  

The LBNA is able to bring you the Tree for Me program thanks to a Grant from the Toronto Parks and Trees Foundation.  Tree For Me grants support the City of Toronto’s 40 percent tree canopy cover target by encouraging tree planting and tree care on private property. 

We all have a role to play in making Toronto greener.   
Let’s get planting Long Branch!
Click here to register now for a Free Tree
Every Tree Counts
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Marie Curtis Park Cleanup

Help us keep Marie Curtis Park clean and beautiful.

Come out Sunday, April 7, 2019, from 10 am to noon to help clean up trash from the beaches, the playgrounds and everywhere else in the park.

Look for our friendly volunteers in the parking lot, who can set you up with gloves and plastic bags to hold whatever you can collect.

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Long Branch by the Lake a Success

Congratulations LBNA Social Committee on the success of the Long Branch by the Lake, a fundraiser for the Stop the 938 Appeal Fund, one of the continued efforts to preserve the character of Long Branch, particularly the mature tree canopy which is an important resource in our Neighbourhood.

Through the donations to the Stop the 938 Appeal Legal Fund https://www.gofundme.com/the-938-fundand the Long Branch by the Lake Fundraiser, we have raised almost 50% of our Goal.

The Long Branch by the Lake, driven by the LBNA Social Committee, was sold out with over 70 attendees at an LBNA members private party at the Long Branch Yacht Club for a social afternoon fueled by snacks, cocktails and comradery amongst neighbours. The spotlight auction item was a private boat cruise and barbeque on Lake Ontario and the raffle table was full with donations from members and local businesses. 

An objective of the LBNA is to support local businesses in Long Branch and on the Lake Shore. With this in mind, special thanks to Birds and Beans Coffee,Alive Yoga, Happy Bakers, Mibody Health and Fitness, Misty Mountain Teaand Cineplexfor donations to this event. Please remember to shop local and show your support for our local businesses.

The fundraising is ongoing. If you weren’t able to make this event, keep your eye out for the next one. Until then please consider donating to the 938 Fund and inviting your neighbours to become members of the LBNA.

Sincerely 

Christine, Judy, Jenny, Doe, Bill, Ken, Tyler and Ron

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