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Nature Guelph is pleased to welcome writer and native plant gardener Lorraine Johnson as our special guest speaker for this wildflower-themed presentation. Plea...se join us tonight (March 30) at 7:00 pm for a virtual presentation via Zoom. Everyone is welcome! There is a lot in the news about the intersecting crises we're facing. In this presentation Lorraine will focus on some of the small-scale-but-big-impact changes we can make in the landscapes we care for and in our gardening practices in order to support positive environmental and social change. Bring your ideas and your questions for discussion following the presentation, and let's crowd-source gardening actions that nurture opportunity for people and the planet. Let's seed joy and justice with readily do-able acts of cultivation! Pre-registration is required to be sent a personal Zoom link by email. Please see the event post for further information on how to register. See more

Did you know that CanPlant has a native plant nursery finder? Our "Where to Buy" web map features nurseries and suppliers across Canada that can help make your native garden dreams come true! https://can-plant.ca/where-to-buy.htm Don't see a native nursery you know of on our map? Drop us a line and we will gladly add it in! https://can-plant.ca/Contact-Us.htm

Interested in attracting more native pollinators to your backyard? Pollinators are responsible for the successful pollination of over 180,000 plant species every year, but their populations are in decline due to a variety of threats. Planting native wildflowers in your garden can help support these essential species find the food they need to survive! Learn more in our latest blog post, and start your own #pollinator wildflower species list on CanPlant today! https://can-plant.ca/blog/promoting-pollinators.htm

This #WorldWaterDay we are thinking about how we can better #ValueWater. We know water is essential to life: for us, wildlife, and plants as well. The wellbeing of our communities, and the ecosystems that support them, can all be traced back to water. In 2021, let us think more about how to better value water as we work to restore and protect the environment. https://www.worldwaterday.org/

International Day of Forests is Celebrated on March 21, which celebrates the many biologically diverse forests that are home to over 80% of terrestrial species of animals, plants, and insects. The day encourages countries to undertake local, national, and international efforts to restore and protect these vital ecosystems. Learn more about our beautiful and diverse Eastern Canadian Acadian forests on our blog, here: https://can-plant.ca/blog/exploring-the-acadian-forest.htm

A new invasive species has been discovered in southern Canada: https://ontarionature.org/japanese-chaff-flower/

This beautiful article documents traditional knowledge-informed restoration efforts connecting people, native plants, and caribou populations in western First Nations communities: https://civileats.com//saving-caribou-and-preserving-food/

In celebration of fall, we've updated the Featured Species on our main page. Check it out to learn about some beautiful native plants that have amazing autumn interest. https://can-plant.ca/

CanPlant extends a huge, heartfelt thank you to Gwyneth Govers, who has contributed several hundred of her excellent plant photos to the database. Explore CanPlant's species section and look for her name on some fantastic wild plants! https://can-plant.ca/eCommerce/

A celebration of traditional plant knowledge in 2020's beautiful Mi'kmaw History Month poster! You can view the poster full-size and learn more on their website.

They're using gardening to bridge cultural gaps and connect young people to the land.

Using an invasive plant species prevalent in Canadian landscapes to create an ecologically responsible (and stylish) consumer product: https://www.crainsdetroit.com//hair-without-harm-2-um-grad

We need to protect and care about peripheral plants. http://www.mcgilltribune.com//living-on-the-edge-protecti/

Although they're located in the US, we're excited about the upcoming Grow Native! Master Class: Landscaping with Goldenrods & Asters with Scott Woodbury. Learn from an expert about the potential of goldenrods and asters in your garden!

New blog post: What we can learn from the unique plant communities of Eastern Canada. https://can-plant.ca/blog/exploring-the-acadian-forest.htm

Video: Green Venture visits CanPlant's Steve Hill and explores his innovative backyard rain garden in Ontario. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9FkH5gpR_g&feature=youtu.be

They're creating connected green spaces in Canada's largest city. https://www.blogto.com//hundreds-toronto-residents-create/

Your garden is in sync with the seasons. Find out more in our latest blog entry: https://can-plant.ca/blog/time-will-tell.htm

A new free monthly workshop series for ecologists is being offered by the British Ecological Society https://www.britishecologicalsociety.org//free-online-wor/

Plant people in Hamilton, Ontario: Green Venture are looking for a Manager of Green Infrastructure Programs. https://www.goodwork.ca/jobs/project-manager-jobs-57327

We're pleased to announce that CanPlant is now part of Go Wild - Grow Wild's My Wild Green Home virtual expo! Come connect with us and other plant people at https://caroliniancanada.ca/mywild

Protecting our East Coast's old growth hemlocks.