Leif is a sloth special NPC with a passion for gardening. First introduced to the franchise in New Leaf, the latest update sees the return of the happy chappy. With Nature Day Nook Miles+ rewards introduced and the return of the smiley sloth, New Horizons has suddenly become more exciting. Here’s everything currently known about Nature Day & Leif in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Who Is Leif?

First appearing as the owner of the Garden Center in New Leaf, Leif’s name is therefore a pun. In New Leaf, Leif would sell flowers, saplings, fertilizer and gardening tools. Additionally, Leif offered a weed-pulling service, and also hosted Weeding Day. By participating in Weeding Day, players could receive furniture items from the flower set.

Leif made a reappearance in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp where he hosted the ‘Leif’s Spring Flowers Event’. The creatures of the event are ladybugs, and the flowers are called ‘ Sleeping Beauties’ and ‘White Clovers’.

What Is His Role In New Horizons?

After updating your game, Leif will appear from time to time in the Plaza. Like Kicks, he is a travelling merchant and has his own stall (‘Leif’s Garden Shop’). Whilst visiting, he will sell flower seeds that you may have been struggling to obtain. Even more excitingly, he will offer a selection of shrubs for players to buy. Additionally, when visiting, he will buy weeds from you for double the amount Timmy and Tommy do.

What To Do If He Doesn’t Show Up?

If you’re not seeing Leif, it’s likely that you have not yet downloaded the 23/4 update. You can check whether your game is up to date by selecting the game’s icon on your home menu, and pressing the + button. You will then be informed whether a software update is available, and will be given the option to select this (providing you have an internet connection).

About Nature Day In New Horizons

Nature Day begins as soon as you complete the update on the 23/4 in New Horizons. To celebrate this, Tom Nook will inform you of a special promotion for Nook Miles+ members for a limited time. The promotion will last from 23rd April – 4th May. For participating in limited-time Nature Day activities, such as planting shrub starts, you will receive Nook Miles. You’ll receive five times the amount of Nook Miles for completing a Nature Day Nook Miles+ task as opposed to an ordinary one. Therefore instead of receiving 200 Nook Miles, you will receive 1,000 Nook Miles for completing the nature-based tasks.