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Why Native Plants Matter

In Partnership with Oakvillegreen

Come look at plants with fresh eyes. Let’s get inspired together and plan how we can invite a greater variety of life to thrive in our gardens and communities! Ages 19+.

Do you sometimes walk down your street or explore your neighbourhood, your city or town to look at the gardens? This is how we often get ideas for what we want to plant in our own gardens. But not all plants you see are wise choices. Some very attractive plants are invasive species that will gobble space in your yard and then move far beyond. Other exotic species may be less aggressive but do not support birds, bees or butterflies. Native, Nativar, Exotic, Invasive - What we choose can make a difference.

Catherine Kavassalis is a passionate gardener and conservationist. She is an active member of Master Gardeners of Ontario (MGOI) and is an administrator for the MGOI Facebook Group. She was a former President of Oakville Horticultural Society and member of the Board of Directors for the Royal Botanical Gardens. Catherine loves to garden and believes that caring for plants is critical for our wellbeing and that of our planet. Catherine enjoys learning and sharing knowledge and by doing so endeavours to stimulate interest and awe in the living world.

Part of Green Connections for Adults 55+ Program.  In partnership with Oakvillegreen

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