Beautiful Native Plants

Join us for an introduction to the features, functions, and possibilities of Bentway Staging Grounds through this eco workshop presented with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
Native plants, which thrive in many places in Toronto, are known for their beauty, resilience, and remediation qualities. In this workshop, participants will learn about the importance of native plants, the diversity of species that grow at Bentway Staging Grounds and Canoe Landing Park, and how they benefit native pollinators, including bees, birds, butterflies, as well as our city’s infrastructure! The plants at Bentway Staging Grounds were specifically selected by horticultural consultant Isaac Crosby, and each has a role to play and a story to tell.

At the end of the program, all participants will have the opportunity to plant native wildflower seeds in paper pots to take home to contribute to their own garden or outdoor space!

What to Expect:

• This event is suitable for ages 6 and up.

• Youth under age 16 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

• All skills levels are welcome – no planting experience necessary.

• All materials provided.

• This event is held at Bentway Staging Grounds, an outdoor space under the Gardiner Expressway.

• Participants may be invited to walk over uneven, large rocks on site.

• The event will include a short walk through Canoe Landing Park. The path is paved but does include a small incline.

• Please wear sturdy shoes (closed toe shoes are recommended) and appropriate outerwear.

• During this event, accessible public washrooms are available nearby at The Bentway Studio (55 Fort York Blvd), about a 5 minute walk away.

• Bentway Staging Grounds is accessible to mobility devices; visitors enter onto a series of walkways approx. 7ft wide.
  Our programming is free to attend. You aren't required to pay, but if you are able, please consider supporting the work we do by adding a donation. The recommended minimum for this program is $10.

Host or Publisher The Bentway