Solstice Tour 2 (afternoon): Friday, June 26, 1:00pm to 2:30pm Join block ambassador Douglas Counter for a free Summer Solstice Tour of his native habitat gardens located near the Etobicoke Civic Centre. Offered on two dates, this 1.5-hour tour includes: transitioning from spring to summer bloom; increasing the habitat value of your garden; forming a […]

Kids Gardening with Nibi! Anishnawbe 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 […]

    Garnet Flowers Community Pollinator Garden Join us on Tuesday evenings 6 to 8 pm North side of Fiesta Farms employee parking lot at 2 Garnet Ave. Toronto ON M6G 1V5 Help us grow native flowers and plants on Garnet Avenue! We've received permission from the City of Toronto (thanks Mike Layton) to plant […]

Tour 1: Monday, August 3, 11:00am to 12:30pm (Civic Holiday) August 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 […]

Tour 2: Sunday, August 9, 2:00pm to 3:30pm August 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 […]

Tour 3: Wednesday, August 12, 1:00pm to 2:30pm August 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 […]

Tour 4: Saturday, August 15, 2:00pm to 3:30pm August 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 […]

Tour 5: Sunday, August 23, 1:30pm to 3:00pm August 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 […]

Project Swallowtail Pizza Party at Christie Pits Park Thursday, August 27 | 5:30–8:00 p.m. Christie Pits Park Community Wood-Fired Oven Near the playground in the middle of the park. (See the exact location) Join Project Swallowtail and the Garden Club of Toronto for an informal summer get-together at the Christie Pits community wood-fired oven. We’ll […]

Garnet Flowers Garden: Community Celebration & Garden Walk Tuesday, September 8 from 5:00–6:00 pm (tour at 5:30 pm). Everyone is invited to drop-by the southwest corner of Christie Street and Garnet Avenue (north side of Fiesta Farms, 200 Christie Street). Come out to share information about native plants, the garden's role in supporting pollinators, and […]