Date: Thursday, April 9, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm EDT
Where: Toronto Public Library, Deer Park Branch, 40 St Clair Ave E
Nature is threatened by population growth and by the spread of invasive species such as garlic mustard and European buckthorn, often planted by enthusiastic gardeners. As land is taken up by urban sprawl and drenched in pesticides for intensive agriculture, it is crucial that we preserve park and ravine land as an oasis for the native plants that have lived there for generations, and which provide food habitat for our native wildlife. At this talk, you will learn how Toronto Nature Stewards (TNS) are working to save areas such as the nearby Carstowe Road Lands and Leaside Park as havens for native plants and wildlife. Find out how you can participate in bringing nature back into our City.
The talk will be given by Dr. John Oyston, who is an experienced TNS volunteer and certified Lead Steward. John has an Ontario Diploma in Horticulture and has served on the Boards of the North American Native Plant Society and Don’t Mess with the Don.