Native Plant Propagation Program - Greenhouse Maintenance and Prep

We will be conducting general maintenance in our Native Plant Propagation Greenhouse and caring for the Butterfly trails garden plots. Tasks include weeding, watering, and planting in the gardens beds, as well as caring for our native seeds, which can include seed sowing, transferring seedlings to larger pots and later the garden beds and seed collection, depending on the time of year. 

Tools and garden gloves will be provided at the event! Due to temperatures in the greenhouse often exceeding outside temperatures, be sure to dress prepared for the potential heat. On days where extreme heat is expected, tasks will focus more on being outside the greenhouse to reduce heat stress, such as caring for the Butterfly trail plots.

Recommended Clothing:

• Sturdy, closed-toed shoes and socks
• Layers of loose, comfortable clothing that can get dirty
• A hat is recommended

Remember to bring:

• A refillable water bottle
• Snacks and/or packed lunch
• Work gloves if you have them
• Sunscreen, insect repellent
• Rain coat (if in forecast)

We will bring:

• Extra work gloves
• Equipment
• First Aid kit

Washrooms

• An outhouse can be found in the Springbank Gardens area

Meeting Location:

• South Lot Parking Lot, 741 Blair Rd