What Does it Mean to Restore the Earth?
Talking about the Earth and what we can do to protect it can feel overwhelming. After all, it’s …
Talking about the Earth and what we can do to protect it can feel overwhelming. After all, it’s …
What does it mean to be a good neighbour? Exchanging customary remarks about the weather seems quintessential. And there’s …
Connecting with others has been challenging this past year. Now that snow is melting, your yard can help …
You’ve got your chosen list of native plants ready. Maybe you’ve already purchased seeds from a native plant nursery. …
Diversity is key for creating vibrant communities, yards, and gardens. Native shrubs are a great option for adding …
As cool winter nights give way to warm spring days, the full moon rises to usher in a …
Making a Difference Four years ago, Lee Anne Downey and her husband Tom Hitchman moved to their Erin …
Stonewell Lavender Farm: Restoring our Natural and Cultural Heritage Continue Reading
Winter is a great time to learn about the many active creatures that call your backyard home during …
Scavengers are animals who eat carrion and decaying plant matter. They play an important ecological role by feeding …
If you didn’t complete all your yard cleanup chores before the snow fell, you’ll be relieved to know …
Forget Fall Chores for Winter’s Foragers and Scavengers Continue Reading
Eastern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis) can lift your spirits whether you have it planted outdoors or bring some sprigs …
When do snow-covered tree branches go from picturesque winter wonderland to worrisome? How much weight can those branches …
Chris Wedeles loves watching birds. When he purchased his 23-acre property on the outskirts of Erin, he hoped …
Wildflower Riches: A Bird-Lover’s Meadow Transformation Continue Reading
Sonnen Hill Brewing serves more than pale ales and lagers to local beer lovers. Located on the 37-acre …
Sonnen Hill Brewing: Doing More for Wildlife Continue Reading
Over 1,500 native wildflowers stand as a testament to Solel Congregation’s deep-rooted compassion and commitment to providing a nurturing …
A Blaze of Summer: Solel Congregation’s Pollinator Project Continue Reading
When you think of a technician, you don’t often think of trees and gardens. But planting trees and …
Meet the Expert – Caring for Your Green Yard Continue Reading
North America has witnessed a rapid decline in bird populations in the last fifty years. Nearly three million birds are …
Gimme Shelter: Local Corporations Bring Birds to the Built Environment Continue Reading
Calling all homeowners, corporate and institutional property owners and agricultural landowners. We have workshops to help you enhance …
Workshops for Landowners Looking to Make a Difference Continue Reading
The Gardhouse Family has operated Watershed Farms in East Garafraxa for decades. Their holistic approach to farming has …
Watershed Farms: Invest in Soil, Invest in Success Continue Reading
Building sustainable communities is foundational to the Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga’s (UCM) mission. In addition to providing a …
Vision and Volunteers Sustain Stewardship at UCM Continue Reading
Barry Wright was born and raised in Erin on his family’s dairy farm. Today, he and his wife …
The Wrights: Farms Working for Grassland Birds Continue Reading