About Littlefoot Tree Service

Established in 2025, Littlefoot is starting out strong. Trained on-site through apprenticeships in Bridle Path, Rosedale, Forest Hill, Lawrence Park, Hoggs Hollow, and beyond by Toronto’s top trusted private companies, our arborists are officially certified and known to be specialists in their field. Although we’re a full-service company, Littlefoot is known for elevated ornamental pruning, customer consideration, and dedication to environmental preservation. No job is too big or too small for Littlefoot.

Littlefoot is owned and operated by Lead Climbing Arborist Natalie Schaefer, and we aim to keep our clients experiences as personal as possible. Schaefer is your tree stylist and horticultural consultant, Littlefoot is a collection of her services and other supporting skilled specialists when more hands are needed. She would love to collaborate with your landscape designer, architect, or gardener.

The name Littlefoot reflects our guiding philosophy: to tread lightly. From reducing emissions to minimizing noise for clients who work from home, every decision we make is rooted in care, consideration, and environmental responsibility. We reuse and repurpose as much as possible, providing wood for local artisans, and chipping discarded brush offsite for garden pathway mulch.

Our name also pays homage to The Land Before Time (1988), where “Littlefoot,” a young dinosaur, embarks on a journey in search of the last remaining trees; a reminder that trees are among the oldest and most essential pillars of our world.

At Littlefoot, we combine craftsmanship with conscience — providing expert arborist services that honour both our clients and the living landscapes we share.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide aesthetically elevated, scientifically backed tree care with precision, integrity, and respect for the landscapes we serve.

We approach every property as a living ecosystem, delivering expert arboriculture with meticulous attention to detail, clear communication, and minimal impact. Our goal is to preserve the beauty, safety, and long-term health of each tree while offering homeowners a seamless and personalized experience.

Our Vision

Littlefoot wants to grow with our clients and their landscapes, cultivating living works of art within self-sustaining ecosystems that will be enjoyed for generations. Schaefer is our clients’ personal arborist and consultant, a “tree stylist” as well as surgeon.

Person wearing safety gear and climbing a tree in winter.

ISA Certified Arborist: Schaefer

  • Background in floral & horticultural management

  • Experienced in invasive species management & ravine work

  • ISA Certified, TMU Graduate