Garden Escapee Walk @Pinecliff Park
About this Event
Many invasive plants found in Ontario's natural areas began as garden plants. During this guided walk, participants will learn how to identify common garden escapees such as goutweed, periwinkle, and honeysuckle, understand their impacts on local ecosystems, and explore how to manage them. Participants will also learn about non-invasive garden plant alternatives that support pollinators, wildlife, and healthy ecosystems in a more sustainable way.
Whether you're a gardener, grower, or simply interested in native plants and conservation, this event is a great opportunity to learn how your planting choices can help protect Ontario's natural landscapes.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (Session 1)
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Session 2)
Meeting Location: 20 Pine Cliff Drive, Mississauga, ON, L5N 1E2
Follow this Google Maps link for directions
Please arrive 5–10 minutes early and sign a waiver before the event begins.
What to Bring
- Closed-toe footwear suitable for walking on trails
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Water
- Sunscreen and bug spray (optional)
- A sense of curiosity and willingness to learn!
What We Provide
- Guided instruction on invasive plant identification and management
- Educational resources from OIPC's Grow Me Instead initiative
- Native plant and invasive species identification materials
- Native seed packet prizes for trivia participants
How to Get There
Pinecliff Park is accessible via Miway Transit No. 38 (Creditview Rd/ Kenninghall Cres) and No. 68 (Creditview Rd/ Bancroft Dr) with a 10-minute walk.
Street parking is available on Pinecliff Drive.
Important Information
- This event includes approximately 45 minutes of walking on natural park trails and pathways.
- Participants should be prepared for uneven terrain, insects, ticks, and varying weather conditions.
- Long pants and closed-toe shoes are strongly recommended.
- There is no public washroom at the park.
- The event will proceed rain or shine unless severe weather conditions are forecast.
- Please stay home if you are feeling unwell.
About the Organizer
The Ontario Invasive Plant Council works to reduce the impacts of invasive plants in Ontario through education, awareness, collaboration, and community action.
Through initiatives such as Grow Me Instead, OIPC helps gardeners, growers, landowners, and communities make sustainable planting decisions that support biodiversity and prevent the spread of invasive species.
All donations go towards supporting OIPC's mission to safeguard Ontario's lands and waters from the impacts of invasive species. For more info about OIPC, visit our website or follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook.
Questions?
Contact us at [email protected]
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 0.00 to CAD 33.28
