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SUMMARY:Douglas Counter Garden Tour 4 - June 6
DESCRIPTION:Tour 4: Saturday\, June 6\, 1:00pm to 2:30pm \nNew this year\, Block Ambassador Douglas Counter is kindly offering Project Swallowtail members free SPRING TOURS of his native habitat gardens located near the Etobicoke Civic Centre. This 1.5-hour tour includes tips on increasing the habitat value of your garden\, minimal spring maintenance sympathetic to pollinators\, spring plant identification\, choosing species\, and more. \nDouglas brings 29 years of practical\, hands-on experience gardening with native plants to these tours of his prairie\, woodland\, and storm water infiltration boulevard gardens\, which together cover 84% of his property\, contain over 110 species of plants\, shrubs and trees\, and are beautiful examples of what’s possible in an urban setting. \nSpaces are limited\, so please RSVP to Douglas today at dcu.humanature@rogers.com and include your tour date in the subject line of your email. Douglas will confirm location details with guests.
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/douglas-counter-garden-tour-4-june-6/
LOCATION:Douglas Counter\, location given on registration\, Etobicoke\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Douglas Counter":MAILTO:dcu.humanature@rogers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260530T110000
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SUMMARY:Douglas Counter Garden Tour 3 - May 30
DESCRIPTION:Tour 3: Saturday\, May 30\, 11:00am to 12:30pm \nNew this year\, Block Ambassador Douglas Counter is kindly offering Project Swallowtail members free SPRING TOURS of his native habitat gardens located near the Etobicoke Civic Centre. This 1.5-hour tour includes tips on increasing the habitat value of your garden\, minimal spring maintenance sympathetic to pollinators\, spring plant identification\, choosing species\, and more. \nDouglas brings 29 years of practical\, hands-on experience gardening with native plants to these tours of his prairie\, woodland\, and storm water infiltration boulevard gardens\, which together cover 84% of his property\, contain over 110 species of plants\, shrubs and trees\, and are beautiful examples of what’s possible in an urban setting. \nSpaces are limited\, so please RSVP to Douglas today at dcu.humanature@rogers.com and include your tour date in the subject line of your email. Douglas will confirm location details with guests.
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/douglas-counter-garden-tour-3-may-30/
LOCATION:Douglas Counter\, location given on registration\, Etobicoke\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Douglas Counter":MAILTO:dcu.humanature@rogers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260530T150000
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SUMMARY:Roncy REmarket - May 30
DESCRIPTION:Roncy REmarket\nMay 30 10 am to 3 pm\nRoncesvalles United Church\, 240 Roncesvalles Avenue\, Toronto\, ON M6R 2L6\nemail Danielle Marcos at contact@earthstarbotanicals.com\n647-832-3197 \nAn ecologically minded street fair promoting zero waste through reusing\, repurposing\, repairing\, recycling\, upcycling. Earthstar Botanicals will be selling pollinator plants and offering pollinator education at the event. \nto download poster: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1owJYrkCQbaMBPBnnmo8oxumEUu89wP-P/view \n 
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/roncy-remarket-may-30/
LOCATION:Roncesvalles United Church\, 40 Roncesvalles Avenue\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6R 2L6\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Roncy ReMarket":MAILTO:contact@earthstarbotanicals.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260524T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260524T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100202
CREATED:20260427T212727Z
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SUMMARY:Douglas Counter Garden Tour 2 - May 24
DESCRIPTION:Tour 2: Sunday\, May 24\, 2:00pm to 3:30pm \nNew this year\, Block Ambassador Douglas Counter is kindly offering Project Swallowtail members free SPRING TOURS of his native habitat gardens located near the Etobicoke Civic Centre. This 1.5-hour tour includes tips on increasing the habitat value of your garden\, minimal spring maintenance sympathetic to pollinators\, spring plant identification\, choosing species\, and more. \nDouglas brings 29 years of practical\, hands-on experience gardening with native plants to these tours of his prairie\, woodland\, and storm water infiltration boulevard gardens\, which together cover 84% of his property\, contain over 110 species of plants\, shrubs and trees\, and are beautiful examples of what’s possible in an urban setting. \nSpaces are limited\, so please RSVP to Douglas today at dcu.humanature@rogers.com and include your tour date in the subject line of your email. Douglas will confirm location details with guests.
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/douglas-counter-garden-tour-2-may-24/
LOCATION:Douglas Counter\, location given on registration\, Etobicoke\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Douglas Counter":MAILTO:dcu.humanature@rogers.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260523T130000
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CREATED:20260325T142515Z
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SUMMARY:Parkdale Hort Plant Fair - May 23
DESCRIPTION:May 23rd from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM\nRoncy United Church\n240 Roncesvalles Ave Toronto\, ON M6R 1M3 \nThe Hort’s Plant Fair raises funds to support various community-based garden projects. Your support means the world to us!\nPollinators\, Natives\, Perennials\, Annuals\, Houseplants\, Shade-loving\, Herbs and Veg\nFree Gardening advice and Garden Flea Market \nWebsite: https://www.parkdaletorontohort.com/Plant-Fairs
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/parkdale-hort-plant-fair-may-23/
LOCATION:Roncy United Church\, 240 Roncesvalles Avenue\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6R 1M3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Parkdale Horticultural Society":MAILTO:info@parkdaletorontohort.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260520T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260520T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100202
CREATED:20260427T205021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T205752Z
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SUMMARY:Douglas Counter Garden Tour 1 - May 20
DESCRIPTION:Tour 1: Wednesday\, May 20\, 1:00pm to 2:30pm \nNew this year\, Block Ambassador Douglas Counter is kindly offering Project Swallowtail members free SPRING TOURS of his native habitat gardens located near the Etobicoke Civic Centre. This 1.5-hour tour includes tips on increasing the habitat value of your garden\, minimal spring maintenance sympathetic to pollinators\, spring plant identification\, choosing species\, and more. \nDouglas brings 29 years of practical\, hands-on experience gardening with native plants to these tours of his prairie\, woodland\, and storm water infiltration boulevard gardens\, which together cover 84% of his property\, contain over 110 species of plants\, shrubs and trees\, and are beautiful examples of what’s possible in an urban setting. \nSpaces are limited\, so please RSVP to Douglas today at dcu.humanature@rogers.com and include your tour date in the subject line of your email. Douglas will confirm location details with guests.
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/douglas-counter-garden-tour-1-may-20/
LOCATION:Douglas Counter\, location given on registration\, Etobicoke\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Douglas Counter":MAILTO:dcu.humanature@rogers.com
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SUMMARY:Spring Plant Sale at Allan Gardens - May 17
DESCRIPTION:Spring Plant Sale – May 17\nSunday\, May 17\, 2026\n10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.\nAllan Gardens Palm House and Children’s Conservatory\n19 Horticultural Ave Toronto ON M5A 2P2 \nThis is a multi-vendor event featuring: 1) Crystal Star Nursery (@crystalstarnursey) 2) Native Plants in Claremont Inc. (@nativeplantsinclaremont) with native plants for all garden conditions\, 3) Plantzzahut (@plantzzahut) with carnivorous plants\, 4) Friends of Allan Gardens for volunteer propagated house plants\, veggie starters and cultural plants.
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/spring-plant-sale-at-allan-gardens-may-17/
LOCATION:Allan Gardens Conservatory\, 19 Horticultural Ave\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5A 2P2\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260509T140000
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CREATED:20260323T193211Z
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SUMMARY:North American Native Plant Society Native Plant Sale - May 9
DESCRIPTION:The NANPS Native Plant Sales is on May 9th at the Toronto Botanical Gardens\nSales to the public are from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm)\nThe plant database used for advance orders is an excellent tool to learn about plants and their needs. \nAdvance orders for members are available until Monday\, April 13. https://nanps.org/online-toronto-plant-sale/ for online order forms. Memberships may be purchased for $25. \nOrders may only be picked up on-site on the day of the sale starting at 11:00 am until 1:30 pm\nToronto Botanical Garden\n777 Lawrence Ave. E.\nToronto ON M3C 1P2\nFAQ and email plantsale@nanps.org
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/may-9-north-american-native-plant-society-native-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Toronto Botanical Garden\, 777 Lawrence Ave. E.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3C 1P2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="NANPS":MAILTO:info@nanps.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100202
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SUMMARY:LEGS Plants and Seeds Exchange - May 9
DESCRIPTION:LEGS Plants and Seeds Exchange\nMay 9\, 9am to 1pm\nLakeshore Environmental Gardening Society\nAssembly Hall Community Centre\n1 Samuel Smith Park Dr. Toronto ON M8V 4B6\nOrganic and native plant seeds\nBring plants/seeds and take some home! \nSeed List
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/legs-plants-and-seeds-exchange-may-9/
LOCATION:Colonel  Smith Park\, 1 Samuel Smith Park Dr. Toronto ON M8V 4B6\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M8V 4B6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100202
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T155201Z
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SUMMARY:Seed & Seedling Swap - May 2
DESCRIPTION:Malvern Resilient Roots \nNote: Trees and shrubs are sold out. See the Eventbrite link for details on the plants and seeds\nThe Seed and Seedling Swap are on May 2 from 1 to 4 pm \n \nThis is a time honoured way to increase diversity in your native plant gardens or to add new varieties to your home veggy patch. Please make sure that any plants you bring are free from pests or diseases and carefully inspect any you select before taking them home. NO INVASIVE SPECIES PLEASE! Labels are greatly appreciated — a limited supply of markers and blank tags will be available for your use. \nCome visit us in the Garden! \n* try your hand at planting early season crops like peas\, lettuce\, or callaloo\n*  learn to make paper pots\n* taste some goldenrod jelly\, pine needle tea\, or freshly dug sun chokes\n* visit displays from other environmental groups\n* spend some time talking to our expert gardeners and to your neighbours \nSign up to volunteer! \nThis event is sponsored by the City of Toronto Forestry Department and is operated by the volunteers of the Neilson Park Community Garden with cooperation from the Malvern Family Resource Centre. Your Community Garden provides free\, fresh\, organic produce to area food banks/social service agencies and to our volunteers tables. \nNew volunteers are welcomed every Tuesday & Thursday evening and Saturday mornings throughout the growing season — or just drop by and introduce yourself to any volunteer you see in the Garden. We’re always glad to see you and you can tell us how your new additions are faring. \nseedrougeriver@gmail.com and 437-536-6238
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/seed-seedling-swap-may-2/
LOCATION:Neilson Park Community Garden\, 1775 Neilson Rd\, Scarborough\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Malvern Resilient Roots":MAILTO:seedrougeriver@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100202
CREATED:20260326T153257Z
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SUMMARY:Ecofair Toronto - April 26
DESCRIPTION:April 26 11am to 4pm\nEvergreen Brick Works\n550 Bayview Ave\, Toronto\, ON M4W 3X8\nFree Admission\, 100+ Exhibitors\, Good Food\, Fun Kids Activities\, and More!\nhttps://ecofairtoronto.org/ \n 
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/ecofair-toronto-april-26/
LOCATION:Evergreen Brickworks\, 550 Bayview Ave\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4W 3X8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260412T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100202
CREATED:20260330T143826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T144037Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Seed Sowing Workshop - April 12
DESCRIPTION:Spring Seed Sowing Workshop\nSouth Parkdale Community Pollinator Gardens\nApril 12\, 2pm to 4:30pm\nRegistration Required spcommunitypollinatorgardens@gmail.com \nNative plants\, annuals\, herbs and veggies!\nSeeds\, soil\, pots & trays provided\nSliding Scale $1-$20 \nOne tray of 10 pots with soil provided to each participant. We’ll have lots of native plant seeds (that don’t need to be overwintered) and a few annual\, veggie & herb seeds as well. \nThis location is wheelchair accessible\, however the washroom is not. Exact address provided upon registration. We’ll be outdoors and a washroom will be available. \nRegistration link: https://forms.gle/aZyC3E4NXBPaa76CA
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/spring-seed-sowing-workshop-april-12/
LOCATION:Ontario
ORGANIZER;CN="SPCPG South Parkdale Community Pollinator Gardens":MAILTO:spcommunitypollinatorgardens@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTSTAMP:20260430T100202
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SUMMARY:Toronto Plant Market and Native Plant Supply - April 1 to Oct 31 Wed to Sun
DESCRIPTION:The Toronto Plant Market and Native Plant Supply is a unique retail garden center specializing\nin native plants. We supply our GTA customers with 280+ native plants. We aim to provide our customers with excellent customer service based on extensive knowledge of the growth habits and ecological preferences of the plants we sell. An important aspect of our business is hosting events that focus on raising awareness about native plants\, urban ecology\, and sustainability. We also offer rental and gathering space for organizations and community groups aligned with our environmental and community values. We are located on Bering Avenue in Etobicoke on Treaty 13 lands. \n327 Bering Ave\, Downtown Toronto\, ON\, Canada\, M8Z 3A5 \nApril 1st – October 31\nWed – Fri: 12pm – 7pm\nSaturday & Sunday : 9 am -2 pm\n(416) 535-5565\ntorontoplantmarket@gmail.com
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/toronto-plant-market-and-native-plant-supply-april-1-to-oct-31-wed-to-sun/
LOCATION:Toronto Plant Market\, 327 Bering Ave\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M8Z 3A5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Toronto Plant Market":MAILTO:torontoplantmarket@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251122T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100202
CREATED:20251114T214500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T214500Z
UID:501-1763823600-1763830800@projectswallowtail.ca
SUMMARY:When Bees and Other Pollinators Go to Bed with Junaid Khan
DESCRIPTION:Join pollination expert Junaid Khan for a fascinating talk about what happens in our gardens and habitats over the winter. What’s going on in the soil\, under the leaves\, and within stems and wood? What becomes of the seeds and plants during this quiet season?\n\n \n\nJunaid is a Muslim-Canadian from the Indus Valley\, in the region now known as Pakistan. He has worked as an ecologist for more than 12 years\, focusing on habitat revitalization\, invasive species\, insect conservation\, and bird education.\n\n \n\nOver the past four years\, Junaid has dedicated himself to understanding the ecologies embedded within Indigenous cultures. Through his ongoing study of Anishinaabemowin and his collaborations with community members working to rejuvenate Anishinaabek cultural practices\, he hopes to support efforts toward Indigenous land sovereignty across Turtle Island.\n\n \n\nRegistration Link: https://forms.gle/9LPyrmSHteZ5BywP9\n\n \n\nYou can also register by email: spcommunitypollinatorgardens@gmail.com
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/when-bees-and-other-pollinators-go-to-bed-with-junaid-khan/
LOCATION:36 Spencer Ave\, 36 Spencer Ave\, Toronto\, ON\, M6K 2J6\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="South Parkdale Community Pollinator Gardens":MAILTO:spcommunitypollinatorgardens@gmail.com
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