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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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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:20260531T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260531T160000
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SUMMARY:May 31 - Essential Ecosystem Engineers
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nEssential Ecosystem Engineers\nLearn about invasive jumping worms and beneficial red wigglers in the garden! \nMay 31\,  2 pm to 4 pm\nMilky Way Garden\n87 Milky Way\, Toronto ON M6H 3Y2\n$1 to $20 sliding scale Registration is required \nSullivan Dyment is a Toronto-based researcher\, writer\, visual artist\, and environmental advocate. He specializes in urban resiliency and soil stewardship. Currently completing a Master of Environmental Studies at York University\, Sul’s work focuses on the intersection of invasive species management and community-led conservation. He is a certified pollinator steward\, coordinates the gardens at his building and has his own pollinator and food gardens at home. \nThe Subterranean Shift and Jumping Worms \nSullivan will guide gardeners through the critical transition from traditional soil understanding to the modern reality of the jumping worm crisis. This part of the presentation pulls back the curtain on the quiet arrival of Amynthas species in Ontario\, illustrating how these invaders aren’t just “different worms\,” but biological combatants that actively destroy healthy soil. Sullivan will empower our audience to recognize that containment is a human behaviour challenge. By understanding this\, we will move from ecological grief into a position of power. Instead of risking any role in unintentional spread\, we spearhead the fight. This section is about arming ourselves with the biosecurity protocols and the “activist mindset” needed to protect the native ecosystems we’ve worked so hard to restore. We aren’t just gardeners anymore; we are the first line of defense.. \nJoe Durand is a prominent urban agriculture advocate\, educator\, social worker and founding board member of Green Thumbs Growing Kids. He currently helps gardens set up compost systems and specializes in teaching about soil food web with Compost Toronto. He frequently collaborates with local community initiatives\, including West Neighbourhood House\, the Milky Way Garden and Anishnawbe Nibi Gitigaan. \nRed Wrigglers\, Soil Heath and Gardens \nJoe will be discussing the role of red wrigglers\, a specific type of earthworm\, in composting and soil microbiology. He will provide microscopes so we can take a closer look into the compost the Milky Way gardeners have created. We’ll discuss topics such as compost tea\, the use of commercial fertilizers\, soil health and its critical role in our ecosystem.
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/may-31-essential-ecosystem-engineers/
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:20260606T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260606T143000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260607T150000
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SUMMARY:Garden Planting Day - June 7
DESCRIPTION:Garden Planting Day\nSunday\, June 7\, 10am to 3 pm\n11 Tyndall Ave. \nSnacks and Drinks Provided\nNo experience necessary\nAll are welcome
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/garden-planting-day-june-7/
LOCATION:11 Tyndall Ave.\, 11 Tyndall Ave.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6K 2E8\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="SPCPG South Parkdale Community Pollinator Gardens":MAILTO:spcommunitypollinatorgardens@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260613T150000
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SUMMARY:Fun Tenant and Community Planting Day - June 13
DESCRIPTION:Fun Tenant and Community Planting Day\nSaturday\, June 13 10am to 3 pm\n30 Springhurst Ave. \nNo experience required\nAll welcome!
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/fun-tenant-and-community-planting-day-june-10/
LOCATION:30 Springhurst Ave.\, 30 Springhurst Ave.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6K 1B3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="SPCPG South Parkdale Community Pollinator Gardens":MAILTO:spcommunitypollinatorgardens@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Week - June 22-28 2026
DESCRIPTION:June 22 – 28\, 2026.\nPollinator Partnership\nPollinator Week is an annual celebration in support of pollinator health that was initiated and is managed by Pollinator Partnership. It is a time to raise awareness for pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. The great thing about Pollinator Week is that you can celebrate and get involved any way you like! Popular events include planting for pollinators\, hosting garden tours\, participating in online bee and butterfly ID workshops\, and so much more. \nHowever you choose to celebrate this year\, be sure to register your event on the map below\, and share your story with us by tagging us on social media using the hashtag #PollinatorWeek. \nhttps://www.pollinator.org/pollinator-week \nhttps://www.pollinator.org/canada \nActivities are in many places.\nThe address below is their Toronto office. \nBioBlitz:\nJoin the Pollinator Week Bioblitz on iNaturalist! Be a part of this community science project and help collect data on the distribution of pollinators across Canada\, the United States and Mexico during Pollinator Week (June 22-28) \nhttps://www.inaturalist.org/projects/pollinator-week-2026-pollinator-bioblitz \nBioBlitz Toolkit\nNever participated in a bioblitz or need a refresher? Our Bioblitz Toolkit provides everything you need to participate in the event\, from guides to photography tips. Download the iNaturalist app\, explore the world around you\, and become a vital part of conservation efforts today! \nchrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://pollinatorpartnership.ca/assets/generalFiles/Bioblitz-Toolkit-2026_2026-04-29-180419_kbod.pdf \n  \n 
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/pollinator-week-june-22-28-2026/
LOCATION:Pollinator Partnership Canada (P2C)\, PO Box 73619 RPO Wychwood\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6C 4A7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Pollinator Partnership Canada (P2C)":MAILTO:info@pollinatorpartnership.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260624T203000
DTSTAMP:20260916T072558
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SUMMARY:Solstice Garden Tour 1 - June 24
DESCRIPTION:Solstice Tour 1 (evening): Wednesday\, June 24\, 7:00pm to 8:30pm \nJoin 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 healing connection with the land and a sense of place through wild gardening; propagating native plants from collected seed\, and more. \nDouglas brings 29 years of practical\, hands-on experience gardening with native plants to these tours of his species-rich prairie\, woodland\, and storm water infiltration boulevard 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 date in the subject line of your email. Douglas will confirm location details with guests.
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/june-24-solstice-garden-tour-1/
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:20260626T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260626T143000
DTSTAMP:20260916T072558
CREATED:20260530T161616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T193812Z
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SUMMARY:Solstice Garden Tour 2 - June 26
DESCRIPTION:Solstice Tour 2 (afternoon): Friday\, June 26\, 1:00pm to 2:30pm \nJoin 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 healing connection with the land and a sense of place through wild gardening; propagating native plants from collected seed\, and more. \nDouglas brings 29 years of practical\, hands-on experience gardening with native plants to these tours of his species-rich prairie\, woodland\, and storm water infiltration boulevard 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 date in the subject line of your email. Douglas will confirm location details with guests.
URL:https://projectswallowtail.ca/event/june-26-solstice-garden-tour-2/
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260703T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260925T190000
DTSTAMP:20260916T072558
CREATED:20260627T151648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T154136Z
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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:20260916T072558
CREATED:20260628T154454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T194016Z
UID:733-1783447200-1790712000@projectswallowtail.ca
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:20260916T072558
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:20260916T072558
CREATED:20260628T162517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T162550Z
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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:20260916T072558
CREATED:20260628T162922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T162922Z
UID:759-1786539600-1786545000@projectswallowtail.ca
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:20260916T072558
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:20260916T072558
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:20260916T072558
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:20260916T072558
CREATED:20260815T213746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T194307Z
UID:827-1788886800-1788890400@projectswallowtail.ca
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:20260916T072558
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:20260916T072558
CREATED:20260815T160130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T212119Z
UID:791-1789909200-1789916400@projectswallowtail.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260926T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260926T140000
DTSTAMP:20260916T072558
CREATED:20260815T161103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T212054Z
UID:800-1790425800-1790431200@projectswallowtail.ca
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:20260916T072558
CREATED:20260815T161339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T212033Z
UID:802-1791032400-1791037800@projectswallowtail.ca
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:20260916T072558
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:20260916T072558
CREATED:20260913T225900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T015954Z
UID:866-1792328400-1792339200@projectswallowtail.ca
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260916T072558
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260916T072558
CREATED:20260913T232222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T232924Z
UID:880-1794657600-1794664800@projectswallowtail.ca
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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