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Landscaping for the future: native plants in our gardens

Landscaping for the future: native plants in our gardens

About This Event

Our gardens and properties as a whole are vital areas for creating and maintaining biodiversity, no matter the size or location. Hugh explains how native plants in our gardens are vital for hosting insect species, serve as an enormous educational opportunity, and can beautify even the most challenging site conditions.

Presenter

Hugh Metcalfe

Hugh is the owner of Naturaide, a company that promotes good environmental stewardship through services like native plant garden installation and seasonal soil sampling. Hugh has always been an avid naturalist and is a graduate of the Fish & Wildlife Technician program at Sir Sandford Fleming College and has worked on several wildlife research projects with various universities in Canada and the US. Hugh resides in Winchester.

Details

Date November 8, 2025
Time 1:30 pm
Cost Standard: Free
Members: Free
Language English
Themes 🐝 Biodiversity & Pollinators, 🌿 Native Plants & Habitat

Location


St. Mark's Anglican Church, 1606 Fisher Ave, Ottawa, ON K2C 1X6, Canada

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Hosted By

Ottawa Valley Rock Garden and Horticultural Society

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