Plant Walk Life Among the Stones

Schedule

Sun Aug 02 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:30 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

MacDonald Gardens Park | Ottawa, ON

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August exploration of plants that thrive among in cemeteries and the rich biodiversity of burial sites- and an afternoon stroll!
About this Event

Life Among the Stones in August- and it's a long weekend edition!

Our Plant Walk summer series continues. We meet at Mcdonald Gardens Park, formerly the Sandy Hill Cemetery, located at the corner of Cobourg and Rideau Streets.
Burial sites are home to rich biodiversity. Local herbalist and botanical expert Amber Westfall of The Wild Garden is our guide to the hidden ecology of these sacred spaces. Slow down, look closely, and discover the natural beauty growing among the gravestones. These walks are a gentle, meaningful way to connect with the land, the past, and the present as we remember our beloved dead.

Since this plant walk falls on a long weekend, our outing will continue with a visit to a local patio. Discover the many plants thriving alongside our beloved dead, and then a refreshment & conversation.

Free to attend and all are welcome. There is a moderate amount of walking. Please RSVP at [email protected] for meet-up location and further details (and to donate!) Donations for Amber are gratefully accepted. Please note there is no rain date. With the exception of extreme weather (lightning!) this event is rain-or-shine.

Join our summer field trips and meet the rich plant life found in local cemeteries.

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Where is it happening?

MacDonald Gardens Park, 541 Rideau Street, Ottawa, Canada

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