How Can Gardeners Support Nature?

Imagine you are a butterfly hovering over Toronto, searching for a safe place to rest, feed, and lay your eggs. You spot a patch of green in the urban jungle, but when you land, the plants you depend on aren’t there.

How can Toronto residents help protect nature? What do gardeners need to understand about invasive species? Learn about Toronto Nature Stewards—what they’re doing to care for our city’s ecosystems, and how you can get involved.

Thursday, April 2 from 7 to 8 p.m.

Public $20, TBG Members $15 (plus applicable taxes and fees).

About John Oyston

John Oyston has volunteered with Toronto Nature Stewards (TNS) for 4 years and has been Lead Steward at their Leaside Park location for 3 yearrs.

A retired physician, he also holds the Ontario Diploma in Horticulture. He served as Vice President of the North American Native Plant Society and is currently on the Board of Dont Mess with the Don. He has a 100 acre nature reserve, Oak Hills Farm, located south of Peterbrough.

Toronto Nature Stewards works with the City of Toronto to remove garbage and invasive plants, and replant native species, at over 50 locations across Toronto.

Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member !

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