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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260925T190000
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SUMMARY:Kids Gardening with Nibi! - Friday evenings July to September
DESCRIPTION:Kids Gardening with Nibi!\nAnishnawbe Nibi Gitigaan (Parkdale’s Indigenous Water Garden) is a vital community green space located on Dunn Avenue in Toronto’s Parkdale neighborhood. Under the stewardship of Cree Elder Charlene Grandmaison\, it provides a safe\, welcoming space for Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities to grow traditional foods and medicines\, hold ceremonies\, and participate in reconciliation.\n225 Dunn Ave. Toronto\, ON M6K 2S1 \nEvery Friday June to September 5 to 7 pm\nRegister nibi2025@outlook.com \nhttps://www.facebook.com/people/Anishnawbe-Nibi-Gitigan/61581379409914/
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/kids-gardening-with-nibi-friday-evenings-july-to-september/
LOCATION:Anishnawbe Nibi Gitigaan\, 225 Dunn Ave.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6K 2S1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Anishnawbe Nibi Gitigaan":MAILTO:nibi2025@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260707T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T200000
DTSTAMP:20260916T065740
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T194016Z
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SUMMARY:Garnet Flowers Community Pollinator Garden - Tuesday evenings 6 to 8 pm
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nGarnet Flowers Community Pollinator Garden \nJoin us on Tuesday evenings 6 to 8 pm\nNorth side of Fiesta Farms employee parking lot at 2 Garnet Ave. Toronto ON M6G 1V5 \n\nHelp us grow native flowers and plants on Garnet Avenue! We’ve received permission from the City of Toronto (thanks Mike Layton) to plant a naturalized pollinator garden on a small strip of city property at Christie Street and Garnet Avenue. Join our group and help to establish and care for this beautiful public space.\n\n\n\nThe site is a mixture of partial shade and full sun. Most of the ground is covered with a mixture of poorly maintained (nonnative) grass\, invasive weeds and day lilies. The size of the garden is mostly limited by the amount of native plants available and our ability to properly plant the garden.\n\n\nsee the article in our Summer 2026 newsletter\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281259850350291\nLisa Jayne contact.jayne@gmail.com
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/garnet-flowers-community-pollinator-garden-tuesday-evenings-6-to-8-pm/
LOCATION:Garnet Garden\, 2 Garnet Ave.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6G 1V5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Garnet Flowers":MAILTO:garnetflowers.garden@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260803T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260803T123000
DTSTAMP:20260916T065740
CREATED:20260628T161232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T162139Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Garden Tour 1 - August 3
DESCRIPTION:Tour 1: Monday\, August 3\, 11:00am to 12:30pm (Civic Holiday) \nAugust provides peak bloom in native tall grass prairies\, a perfect time to join block ambassador Douglas Counter on a free tour of his established prairie garden located near the Etobicoke Civic Centre. Offered on five dates through August\, this 1.5-hour tour includes: peak summer bloom in his prairie and boulevard gardens; native plant pairings; observing pollinators; how to enjoy your summers free of garden maintenance\, and more. \nDouglas brings 29 years of practical experience gardening with native plants to these tours of his species-rich prairie\, storm water infiltration boulevard\, and woodland gardens—each a beautiful example of functioning habitat. \nEach guest will receive a free organic native plant of their choice (4 inch pot) propagated by Douglas from seed collected from his gardens; additional plants will be available for $4 each. \nSpaces are limited\, so please RSVP to Douglas today at dcu.humanature@rogers.com and include your Tour Number in the subject line of your email. Douglas will confirm location details with guests. If you’re interested in plants but not the tour\, please put Propagated Plants in the subject line.
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/douglas-counter-garden-tour-august-3/
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:20260809T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260809T153000
DTSTAMP:20260916T065740
CREATED:20260628T162517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T162550Z
UID:754-1786240800-1786289400@projectswallowtail.ca
SUMMARY:Summer Garden Tour 2 - August 9
DESCRIPTION:Tour 2: Sunday\, August 9\, 2:00pm to 3:30pm \nAugust provides peak bloom in native tall grass prairies\, a perfect time to join block ambassador Douglas Counter on a free tour of his established prairie garden located near the Etobicoke Civic Centre. Offered on five dates through August\, this 1.5-hour tour includes: peak summer bloom in his prairie and boulevard gardens; native plant pairings; observing pollinators; how to enjoy your summers free of garden maintenance\, and more. \nDouglas brings 29 years of practical experience gardening with native plants to these tours of his species-rich prairie\, storm water infiltration boulevard\, and woodland gardens—each a beautiful example of functioning habitat. \nEach guest will receive a free organic native plant of their choice (4 inch pot) propagated by Douglas from seed collected from his gardens; additional plants will be available for $4 each. \nSpaces are limited\, so please RSVP to Douglas today at dcu.humanature@rogers.com and include your Tour Number in the subject line of your email. Douglas will confirm location details with guests. If you’re interested in plants but not the tour\, please put Propagated Plants in the subject line.
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/summer-garden-tour-august-9/
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:20260812T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260812T143000
DTSTAMP:20260916T065740
CREATED:20260628T162922Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Garden Tour 3 - August 12
DESCRIPTION:Tour 3: Wednesday\, August 12\, 1:00pm to 2:30pm \nAugust provides peak bloom in native tall grass prairies\, a perfect time to join block ambassador Douglas Counter on a free tour of his established prairie garden located near the Etobicoke Civic Centre. Offered on five dates through August\, this 1.5-hour tour includes: peak summer bloom in his prairie and boulevard gardens; native plant pairings; observing pollinators; how to enjoy your summers free of garden maintenance\, and more. \nDouglas brings 29 years of practical experience gardening with native plants to these tours of his species-rich prairie\, storm water infiltration boulevard\, and woodland gardens—each a beautiful example of functioning habitat. \nEach guest will receive a free organic native plant of their choice (4 inch pot) propagated by Douglas from seed collected from his gardens; additional plants will be available for $4 each. \nSpaces are limited\, so please RSVP to Douglas today at dcu.humanature@rogers.com and include your Tour Number in the subject line of your email. Douglas will confirm location details with guests. If you’re interested in plants but not the tour\, please put Propagated Plants in the subject line.
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/summer-garden-tour-3-august-12/
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:20260815T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260815T153000
DTSTAMP:20260916T065740
CREATED:20260628T163208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T163208Z
UID:762-1786802400-1786807800@projectswallowtail.ca
SUMMARY:Summer Garden Tour 4 - August 15
DESCRIPTION:Tour 4: Saturday\, August 15\, 2:00pm to 3:30pm \nAugust provides peak bloom in native tall grass prairies\, a perfect time to join block ambassador Douglas Counter on a free tour of his established prairie garden located near the Etobicoke Civic Centre. Offered on five dates through August\, this 1.5-hour tour includes: peak summer bloom in his prairie and boulevard gardens; native plant pairings; observing pollinators; how to enjoy your summers free of garden maintenance\, and more. \nDouglas brings 29 years of practical experience gardening with native plants to these tours of his species-rich prairie\, storm water infiltration boulevard\, and woodland gardens—each a beautiful example of functioning habitat. \nEach guest will receive a free organic native plant of their choice (4 inch pot) propagated by Douglas from seed collected from his gardens; additional plants will be available for $4 each. \nSpaces are limited\, so please RSVP to Douglas today at dcu.humanature@rogers.com and include your Tour Number in the subject line of your email. Douglas will confirm location details with guests. If you’re interested in plants but not the tour\, please put Propagated Plants in the subject line.
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/summer-garden-tour-4-august-15/
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:20260823T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260823T150000
DTSTAMP:20260916T065740
CREATED:20260628T163438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T163438Z
UID:764-1787491800-1787497200@projectswallowtail.ca
SUMMARY:Summer Garden Tour 5 - August 23
DESCRIPTION:Tour 5: Sunday\, August 23\, 1:30pm to 3:00pm \nAugust provides peak bloom in native tall grass prairies\, a perfect time to join block ambassador Douglas Counter on a free tour of his established prairie garden located near the Etobicoke Civic Centre. Offered on five dates through August\, this 1.5-hour tour includes: peak summer bloom in his prairie and boulevard gardens; native plant pairings; observing pollinators; how to enjoy your summers free of garden maintenance\, and more. \nDouglas brings 29 years of practical experience gardening with native plants to these tours of his species-rich prairie\, storm water infiltration boulevard\, and woodland gardens—each a beautiful example of functioning habitat. \nEach guest will receive a free organic native plant of their choice (4 inch pot) propagated by Douglas from seed collected from his gardens; additional plants will be available for $4 each. \nSpaces are limited\, so please RSVP to Douglas today at dcu.humanature@rogers.com and include your Tour Number in the subject line of your email. Douglas will confirm location details with guests. If you’re interested in plants but not the tour\, please put Propagated Plants in the subject line.
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/summer-garden-tour-5-august-23/
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:20260827T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T200000
DTSTAMP:20260916T065740
CREATED:20260815T195819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T191114Z
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SUMMARY:Project Swallowtail Pizza Party at Christie Pits Park - Thursday\, August 27 5:30 to 8:00 pm
DESCRIPTION:Project Swallowtail Pizza Party at Christie Pits Park\nThursday\, August 27 | 5:30–8:00 p.m.\nChristie Pits Park Community Wood-Fired Oven\nNear the playground in the middle of the park. (See the exact location) \n \nJoin Project Swallowtail and the Garden Club of Toronto for an informal summer get-together at the Christie Pits community wood-fired oven. \nWe’ll be making fresh pizza onsite\, with Chef Carl Heinrich\, owner of Richmond Station\, leading the pizza-making. Come meet fellow gardeners\, share ideas and talk about native plants\, pollinator gardens and the work happening across our communities. There will also be a native plant and seed exchange/giveaway\, games\, and Project Swallowtail’s new garden signs available for members to pick up. \nHave native plants or seeds to share? Bring them along! Please take home any plants that are not claimed at the end of the evening. \nPizza is free while supplies last. No RSVP required. Rain or shine. \nQuestions? Email projectswallowtail@gmail.com. \n 
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/project-swallowtail-pizza-party-thursday-august-27-530-to-800-pm/
LOCATION:Christie Pits Pizza Oven\, 750 Bloor St W\, Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6G 3K4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Project Swallowtail":MAILTO:projectswallowtail@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260908T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260908T180000
DTSTAMP:20260916T065740
CREATED:20260815T213746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T194307Z
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SUMMARY:Garnet Flowers Garden: Community Celebration & Garden Walk Tuesday\, September 8
DESCRIPTION:Garnet Flowers Garden: Community Celebration & Garden Walk\nTuesday\, September 8 from 5:00–6:00 pm (tour at 5:30 pm). \n \nEveryone is invited to drop-by the southwest corner of Christie Street and Garnet Avenue (north side of Fiesta Farms\, 200 Christie Street). \nCome out to share information about native plants\, the garden’s role in supporting pollinators\, and the community that helps it thrive! \nRSVP: https://forms.gle/Y1ks2TcLqnmqsAEF8\nPlease send any questions to garnetflowers.garden@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/garnet-flowers-garden-community-celebration-garden-walk-tuesday-september-8/
LOCATION:Garnet Garden\, 2 Garnet Ave.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6G 1V5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Garnet Flowers":MAILTO:garnetflowers.garden@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260913T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260913T163000
DTSTAMP:20260916T065740
CREATED:20260903T154207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T155540Z
UID:853-1789308000-1789317000@projectswallowtail.ca
SUMMARY:Food Pollination\, Bee Lives & Garden Tour - Sept 13
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Milky Way Garden\nSunday\, Sept 13\, 2026\, 2pm to 4:30 pm\nRegistration Required: https://forms.gle/usWuB4GkFFAHEZm2A \n \nFood Pollination\, Bee Lives & Garden Tour\nspcommunitypollinatorgardens@gmail.com \nMilky Way Garden 87 Milky Way Toronto ON M6H 3Y2 \nWheelchair accessible tour\nSuggested donation of $1 to$20 \nJoin us at the Milky Way Garden to talk about the role of pollinators in food production. We’ll then visit eight pollinator gardens\, learn about bee and other pollinator life. \nAlong the way\, we’ll chat about the essential elements of habitat gardens\, and point out plants that are hosts or provide nectar & pollen. We’ll talk about native bee life cycles and the variety of nesting habits. \nPresented in partnership with the Milky Way Stewardship Committee and led by Stephen Humphrey & Ally Lyske. \n 
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/food-pollination-bee-lives-garden-tour/
LOCATION:Milky Way Garden\, 87 Milky Way\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6H 3Y2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="South Parkdale Community Pollinator Gardens":MAILTO:spcommunitypollinatorgardens@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260916T065741
CREATED:20260815T160130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T212119Z
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SUMMARY:Autumn Garden Tour 1 - September 20
DESCRIPTION:Tour 1: Sunday\, September 20\, 1:30pm to 3:00pm \nEarly autumn is a crucial time for pollinators—whether they’re starting their fall migration or preparing to overwinter here. It’s also a perfect time to join block ambassador Douglas Counter on a free autumn bloom tour of his established pollinator gardens located near the Etobicoke Civic Centre. Offered on four dates\, this 1.5-hour tour includes: choosing and pairing plants for autumn bloom; observing pollinators; enjoying your garden’s exquisite autumn beauty and increasing its habitat value by eliminating traditional autumn clean up; making your garden winter wildlife-friendly; and more. \nDouglas brings 29 years of practical experience gardening with native plants to these tours of his species-rich prairie\, storm water infiltration boulevard\, and woodland gardens—each a beautiful example of functioning habitat. \nEach guest will receive a free organic native plant of their choice (4 inch pot) propagated by Douglas from seed collected from his gardens; additional plants will be available for $4 each. \nSpaces are limited\, so please RSVP to Douglas today at dcu.humanature@rogers.com and include your Tour Number in the subject line of your email. Douglas will confirm location details with guests. If you’re interested in plants but not the tour\, please put Propagated Plants in the subject line. \nStay tuned for Douglas’ autumn workshops later in October and into November!
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/autumn-garden-tour-1-september-20/
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:20260926T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260926T140000
DTSTAMP:20260916T065741
CREATED:20260815T161103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T212054Z
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SUMMARY:Autumn Garden Tour 2 - September 26
DESCRIPTION:Tour 2: Saturday\, September 26\, 12:30pm to 2:00pm \nEarly autumn is a crucial time for pollinators—whether they’re starting their fall migration or preparing to overwinter here. It’s also a perfect time to join block ambassador Douglas Counter on a free autumn bloom tour of his established pollinator gardens located near the Etobicoke Civic Centre. Offered on four dates\, this 1.5-hour tour includes: choosing and pairing plants for autumn bloom; observing pollinators; enjoying your garden’s exquisite autumn beauty and increasing its habitat value by eliminating traditional autumn clean up; making your garden winter wildlife-friendly; and more. \nDouglas brings 29 years of practical experience gardening with native plants to these tours of his species-rich prairie\, storm water infiltration boulevard\, and woodland gardens—each a beautiful example of functioning habitat. \nEach guest will receive a free organic native plant of their choice (4 inch pot) propagated by Douglas from seed collected from his gardens; additional plants will be available for $4 each. \nSpaces are limited\, so please RSVP to Douglas today at dcu.humanature@rogers.com and include your Tour Number in the subject line of your email. Douglas will confirm location details with guests. If you’re interested in plants but not the tour\, please put Propagated Plants in the subject line. \nStay tuned for Douglas’ autumn workshops later in October and into November!
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/autumn-garden-tour-2-september-26/
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:20261003T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T143000
DTSTAMP:20260916T065741
CREATED:20260815T161339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T212033Z
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SUMMARY:Autumn Garden Tour 3 - October 3
DESCRIPTION:Tour 3: Saturday\, October 3\, 1:00pm to 2:30pm \nEarly autumn is a crucial time for pollinators—whether they’re starting their fall migration or preparing to overwinter here. It’s also a perfect time to join block ambassador Douglas Counter on a free autumn bloom tour of his established pollinator gardens located near the Etobicoke Civic Centre. Offered on four dates\, this 1.5-hour tour includes: choosing and pairing plants for autumn bloom; observing pollinators; enjoying your garden’s exquisite autumn beauty and increasing its habitat value by eliminating traditional autumn clean up; making your garden winter wildlife-friendly; and more. \nDouglas brings 29 years of practical experience gardening with native plants to these tours of his species-rich prairie\, storm water infiltration boulevard\, and woodland gardens—each a beautiful example of functioning habitat. \nEach guest will receive a free organic native plant of their choice (4 inch pot) propagated by Douglas from seed collected from his gardens; additional plants will be available for $4 each. \nSpaces are limited\, so please RSVP to Douglas today at dcu.humanature@rogers.com and include your Tour Number in the subject line of your email. Douglas will confirm location details with guests. If you’re interested in plants but not the tour\, please put Propagated Plants in the subject line. \nStay tuned for Douglas’ autumn workshops later in October and into November!
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/autumn-garden-tour-3-october-3/
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:20261011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261011T153000
DTSTAMP:20260916T065741
CREATED:20260815T161659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T212012Z
UID:805-1791727200-1791732600@projectswallowtail.ca
SUMMARY:Autumn Garden Tour 4 - October 11
DESCRIPTION:Tour 4: Sunday\, October 11\, 2:00pm to 3:30pm (Thanksgiving weekend) \nEarly autumn is a crucial time for pollinators—whether they’re starting their fall migration or preparing to overwinter here. It’s also a perfect time to join block ambassador Douglas Counter on a free autumn bloom tour of his established pollinator gardens located near the Etobicoke Civic Centre. Offered on four dates\, this 1.5-hour tour includes: choosing and pairing plants for autumn bloom; observing pollinators; enjoying your garden’s exquisite autumn beauty and increasing its habitat value by eliminating traditional autumn clean up; making your garden winter wildlife-friendly; and more. \nDouglas brings 29 years of practical experience gardening with native plants to these tours of his species-rich prairie\, storm water infiltration boulevard\, and woodland gardens—each a beautiful example of functioning habitat. \nEach guest will receive a free organic native plant of their choice (4 inch pot) propagated by Douglas from seed collected from his gardens; additional plants will be available for $4 each. \nSpaces are limited\, so please RSVP to Douglas today at dcu.humanature@rogers.com and include your Tour Number in the subject line of your email. Douglas will confirm location details with guests. If you’re interested in plants but not the tour\, please put Propagated Plants in the subject line. \nStay tuned for Douglas’ autumn workshops later in October and into November!
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/autumn-garden-tour-4-october-11/
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:20261018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260916T065741
CREATED:20260913T225900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T015954Z
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SUMMARY:Season End Plant Sale and Walkabout - October 18
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 18\, 2026\, 1:00pm to 4:00pm \nEarly Autumn is a perfect time to plant\, whether in your own garden\, or the community garden you steward. \nBlock ambassador and native plant grower Douglas Counter is hosting a season end sale of native plants at his established pollinator gardens located near the Etobicoke Civic Centre. Featuring more than 40 species of native plants that he has lovingly grown from seed collected mostly from his own garden\, this is an opportunity to source locally-grown organic plants—for sun\, shade\, and everything in between—at a very affordable price\, and plant them now so they get a head start next Spring. \nYou’re also welcome to walk about Douglas’ prairie\, storm water infiltration boulevard\, and woodland habitat gardens in their autumn beauty! \nDouglas brings 29 years of practical experience gardening with native plants to his work as a block ambassador. \nFor details about the plant sale\, including location and a PDF list of species available\, please RSVP to Douglas today at dcu.humanature@rogers.com. Douglas will confirm location details with guests. \nPlants are available on a first come\, first served basis\, and the list of available species is subject to change.
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/season-end-plant-sale-october-18/
LOCATION:Douglas Counter\, location given on registration\, Etobicoke\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Douglas Counter":MAILTO:dcu.humanature@rogers.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260916T065741
CREATED:20260913T231459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T232859Z
UID:873-1792933200-1792940400@projectswallowtail.ca
SUMMARY:Seed Harvest Workshop and Garden Tour - October 25
DESCRIPTION:Workshop 1: Sunday\, October 25\, 1:00pm to 3:00pm \nMid-autumn is a perfect time for seed harvesting\, whether you share your seeds with others\, sow them for your own garden\, or propagate plants as part of your seed-sitting efforts. \n\nJoin block ambassador Douglas Counter for a free seed harvest workshop in his established pollinator gardens located near the Etobicoke Civic Centre. Offered on two dates\, rain or shine\, this 2-hour workshop includes:\nharvesting seed from plants with different seedhead structures based on ripeness and availability (take home the seed you harvest for drying and cleaning);\ndemonstration of seed drying\, cleaning\, packaging\, labelling\, and storage;\ndemonstration of seed sowing in seed trays and pots for natural outdoor germination;\nPLUS a short tour of Douglas’ prairie\, storm water infiltration boulevard\, and woodland gardens—each a beautiful example of species-rich functioning habitat—with a focus on enjoying a garden’s late autumn beauty and the wildlife it attracts!Douglas brings 29 years of practical experience gardening with native plants to his workshops.\n\nSpaces are very limited\, so please RSVP to Douglas today at dcu.humanature@rogers.com and include your Workshop Number in the subject line of your email. Douglas will confirm location details with guests.
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/seed-harvest-workshop-1-oct-25/
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:20261114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260916T065741
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SUMMARY:Seed Harvest Workshop and Garden Tour - November 14
DESCRIPTION:Workshop 2: Saturday\, November 14\, 12:00pm to 2:00pm \nMid-autumn is a perfect time for seed harvesting\, whether you share your seeds with others\, sow them for your own garden\, or propagate plants as part of your seed-sitting efforts. \n\nJoin block ambassador Douglas Counter for a free seed harvest workshop in his established pollinator gardens located near the Etobicoke Civic Centre. Offered on two dates\, rain or shine\, this 2-hour workshop includes:\nharvesting seed from plants with different seedhead structures based on ripeness and availability (take home the seed you harvest for drying and cleaning);\ndemonstration of seed drying\, cleaning\, packaging\, labelling\, and storage;\ndemonstration of seed sowing in seed trays and pots for natural outdoor germination;\nPLUS a short tour of Douglas’ prairie\, storm water infiltration boulevard\, and woodland gardens—each a beautiful example of species-rich functioning habitat—with a focus on enjoying a garden’s late autumn beauty and the wildlife it attracts!\n\nDouglas brings 29 years of practical experience gardening with native plants to his workshops. \nSpaces are very limited\, so please RSVP to Douglas today at dcu.humanature@rogers.com and include your Workshop Number in the subject line of your email. Douglas will confirm location details with guests.
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/seed-harvest-workshop-2-nov-14/
LOCATION:Douglas Counter\, location given on registration\, Etobicoke\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Douglas Counter":MAILTO:dcu.humanature@rogers.com
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