See how individual yards can link together synergistically, to restore not only habitat and biodiversity but creativity and innovation. Some examples are Seattle’s “pollinator pathway” and Vancouver’s student boulevard planters for homeowners project.
  
After the presentation we will have a discussion of ways that we can create more public engagement in transforming/restoring Toronto's biodiversity. This will include a look at Deborah’s new web sites, Verdigrow and her “Grow Up” Toronto program to encourage front yard and boulevard plantings and other habitat restoration programs while combatting bad bylaws and educating the public.
  
There is still a lot to do but our work has made a difference in our private and public spaces.
  
You may submit garden photos (low resolution please) to stewards@highparknature.org with a copy to ddale@verdigrow.com to be compiled for the discussion and bring printed photos as well.
  
Deborah Dale is a biologist; past-President North American Native Plant Society; former Recycling Coordinator/Solid Waste Specialist City of Scarborough and President Verdigrow Ltd. Her native plant garden (above) has been targeted by Scarborough’s MLS department using the Weeds and Tall Grass and other bylaws since 2003.
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This session will be followed at 1:00 pm by a meeting of the High Park Natural Environment Committee at the High Park Nature Centre next door to the Tennis Club. Everyone is invited.