History of ENPS

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In 2016, we took part in an experiment with the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society of Alberta (AWES) to see how seeds would germinate if they were broadcast by hand. 

In 2018, we were invited to take part in restoration work out at Bunchberry Meadows, a property jointly managed by the Nature Conservancy of Canada and the Edmonton and Area Land Trust. There are six beds maintained by ENPS members.

Around 2015, we had a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Edmonton and started providing seeds so they could grow them out. 

In 2008, we won an Emerald Award for conserving and celebrating Edmonton's native plants.

In 2005, ENPS became involved in protecting Fort Saskatchewan Prairie. 

In 2004, ENPS published Go Wild!, a gardening book containing information on how to grow native species.

In 2002, we applied for grants for a new project involving a demonstration bed and associated gardening book. The bed, completed in 2003 at the John Janzen Nature Centre, features wildflowers and grasses and shows gardeners how these native plants would look when planted in a regular perennial bed.

In 2018, we planted a native plant bed at the Land Stewardship Centre.

In 2012, ENPS applied for, and was granted, another native plant demonstration bed on the grounds of the Muttart Conservatory. It is located at the northwest corner of the parking lot.

In 2011, a member of the cacti club showed us where cacti are growing along the Sturgeon River Valley and the following year, work began on protecting the area. In 2014, Gibbons Badlands Prairie was partially fenced and signed by the Town of Gibbons.

In 2020, ENPS began a series of presentations related to native plants held on Zoom.