Upcoming Events
This free event is sponsored by Pollination Guelph and Nature Guelph.
Rick is the principal author of the Globe and Mail’s best seller, The Gardener’s Guide to Native Plants of the Southern Great Lakes Region, published by Firefly Books. He regularly shares his expertise and insights on native plant gardening through articles on his website https://nativeplantgardener.ca
Thursday, March 27th
7pm to 8:30pm
Victoria Park East Golf Club (1096 Victoria Road South Guelph)
To register, please visit the EventBrite link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/speaker-series-plant-it-and-they-will-come-tickets-1196539775679?aff=oddtdtcreator
Native plants play a crucial role in supporting local ecosystems by providing food and habitat for insects, birds, and other wildlife. Dr. Tallamy’s research out of the University of Delaware highlights the significant impact that native plants have on bird populations, especially in terms of providing the necessary food for their chicks.
If you’re looking to create an ecologically friendly garden, focusing on native plants is a great start. “Leaving the leaves” is also an important practice, as it helps maintain the natural habitat for many beneficial insects.
City of Guelph Speaker Series (2025)
Thurs. Mar. 27
Time: 7-8:30pm
'Plant It and They Will Come' by Rick Gray
Location: Victoria Park East Golf Club
Join us to hear about this unique pollinator habitat project established on an old landfill in Guelph. Challenges, surprises and lessons learned will be shared!
Hosted by the Canadian Wildlife Federation
Thursday, March 27th
12pm to 1pm
Online (free to attend!)
To register, click the following link:
Dr. Victoria MacPhail is an ecologist and pollination biologist with expertise in pollination, from plant breeding systems to bumble bee identification and pollinator-friendly gardening. She has a PhD in community science and conservation from York University, an MSc from the University of Guelph, and a BSc from the University of Prince Edward Island. Dr. MacPhail is the former coordinator of the Canadian Pollination Initiative network and the Centre for Bee Ecology, Evolution and Conservation, helped develop the Native Pollinator Initiative at Wildlife Preservation Canada, and has worked in government, academia, and environmental NGOs. She is a founding member and current Co-Chair for Pollination Guelph, a completely volunteer-run charitable organization that works to protect pollinators and their habitats.
Thurs. Mar. 27
Time: 12-1pm
Eastview Pollinator Talk (2025)
Eastview Pollinator Park - A landfill restoration case study
Online Presentation
This is a joint sale with the Wildflower Society/Nature Guelph, Guelph Enabling Garden, and Pollination Guelph.
The sale will include a large selection of native and pollinator-friendly herbaceous plants, as well as some woody plants.
Saturday, May 24th
9am to 1pm
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 234 (57 Watson Road, Guelph)
Check back soon for more information, and to sign up for a volunteer position!
Plant Sale (2025)
Sat. May 24
Time: 9am-1pm
Fundraising Plant Sale
Location: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 234
Would you like to Sponsor a PG Event?
To keep our online speaker series events and in-person workshops free for all to attend, Pollination Guelph invites local businesses and individuals to sponsor the events. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, check out our Sponsor Levels Chart and Sponsorship Information Package. You can also get in touch for more information.
Do you want Pollination Guelph at Your Upcoming Event?
Pollination Guelph frequently attends community events across Southern Ontario and gives presentations to groups interested in learning more about pollination and pollinators. If you would like us to attend your event, please contact us with the details (date, location, group name, number of attendees, type of presentation/display desired), and we will see if one of our volunteers is available.
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