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April 12, 2025

Be Bee-savvy?

Are you into taking photos of insects on native plants?

March 20, 2025

Ritchie Presents: Edmonton Native Plant Society

Gardeners from across the city were invited to a presentation on gardening with native plants

March 14, 2025

ENPS Board Update

ENPS added new board members at the February Annual General Meeting

March 1, 2025

Everything Gardening Exchange Event

ENPS had an information table at this gardening information event in Sherwood Park

February 18, 2025

Video Recording of the Gibbons Badlands Prairie Presentation Now Available

This online presentation takes a look at the flora of this special area on the banks of the Sturgeon River and at the adaptations of these plants to its varied habitats of badlands, and dry and moist grasslands.

December 12, 2024

ENPS Member and Volunteer Survey

ENPS is conducting a voluntary survey of our members and volunteers. Deadline for participation is January 25.

October 28, 2024

Alberta Environment and Protected Areas Survey

Have your say on the future of Alberta's parks and protected natural areas.

October 24, 2024

World Migratory Bird Day at the Edmonton Valley Zoo

On October 12, ENPS helped the Edmonton Valley Zoo celebrate World Migratory Bird Day.

October 24, 2024

ENPS at the Sinkunia Harvest Festival

ENPS shared information at this community event in the Balwin neighbourhood on September 21.

October 23, 2024

Clean and Green Riverfest - St Albert

ENPS had an information table at this family-friendly event in St. Albert on September 21.

October 23, 2024

ENPS Goes to the Zoo – Again!

Edmonton Native Plant Society creates new native plant habitats at the Edmonton Valley Zoo.

April 8, 2024

ENPS New Website is Live!

Edmonton Native Plant Society's new website is up and running.

Wed, May 14
Partners in Parks at Windsor Park Community League
Windsor Park Community League
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May 14, 2025, 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Windsor Park Community League, 8905 Windsor Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2A2, Canada
The City of Edmonton's Partners in Parks program is celebrating 40 years Growing Together! ENPS will have an information table at this event, where volunteers can answer your native plant related questions. Arnica Wildflowers will have a few plants for sale as well.
Sat, May 10
St. Albert Backyard Gardening Group Plant Swap
Red Willow Place
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May 10, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Red Willow Place, 7 Tache St, St. Albert, AB T8N 2S3, Canada
Join ENPS for a presentation on gardening with locally sourced native plants. We will have a selection of native plants for sale, and our volunteers can answer your questions about how to support local ecosystems by gardening with plants naturally adapted to our climate and soil.
Sat, May 10
Bruderheim Agricultural Society Everything Gardening Day
Walker School, 52nd Ave near 48th St
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May 10, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Walker School, 52nd Ave near 48th St, Bruderheim, AB T0B, Canada
Looking for a family-friendly event this weekend? ENPS will be in Bruderheim on Saturday for the Bruderheim Agricultural Society Everything Gardening Day. We will be selling seeds, seedlings, books, and other brochures, and answering your native plant related questions.
Thu, May 08
Wind the Wire near Arnault Lake with Edmonton & Area Land Trust
Lac Ste. Anne County
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May 08, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Lac Ste. Anne County, Arnault Lake, Lac Ste. Anne County, AB T0E 1H0, Canada
EALT now has the privilege of stewarding a new property near Arnault Lake (in Lac Ste. Anne County) that we could use some help with. Since the land has not been announced to the public yet, this is an excellent chance to get a first look at the property before it’s officially opened!
Wed, Apr 30
Central Alberta Plant Study Group Monthly Meeting
Biological Sciences Building, B-521
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Apr 30, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
Biological Sciences Building, B-521, University of Alberta, Biological Sciences Building
"ACIMS: Getting to know the Alberta Conservation Data Center" Presented by Joshua Wasyliw. Pre-registration is required.
Tue, Apr 29
Curious about how to include native plants for your garden?
Online on Zoom
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Apr 29, 2025, 12:00 p.m.
Online on Zoom
The Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan is offering a webinar with speaker Gail Fennell, formerly a volunteer with the Edmonton Native Plant Society.
Sat, Apr 26
Earth Day Festival
Alberta Avenue Community League
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Apr 26, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Alberta Avenue Community League, 9210 118 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 0N4, Canada
ENPS will have an information table, and will be selling a few select seedlings plus books/brochures, at this event sponsored by SCAN! Edmonton. Join us for conversations, presentations, and family friendly activities for all ages.
Sat, Apr 26
Snow Goose Festival
Tofield Curling Rink
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Apr 26, 2025, 8:00 a.m. – Apr 27, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
Tofield Curling Rink, 4748 53 Ave, Tofield, AB T0B 0B2, Canada
Everyone is welcome - from first-time to experienced birders, children, and adults - to experience the wonder of nature as thousands of migrating snow geese and other birds return to Beaverhill Lake! The festival includes bus tours and several guided field hikes to the Beaverhill Natural Area.
Fri, Apr 25
City Nature Challenge 2025
Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Apr 25, 2025, 12:10 a.m. – Apr 28, 2025, 11:50 p.m.
Edmonton, AB, Canada
The annual City Nature Challenge, with cities around the world collaborating to document urban biodiversity, will take place April 25 – April 28, 2025. Four of Alberta's major urban areas are involved this year and other municipalities are encouraged to take part!
Thu, Apr 24
Grassland Restoration Forum: Choosing Flower Species for Restoration of Beneficial Insect Biodiversity
Webinar
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Apr 24, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Webinar
Since re-establishment of native forbs for pollinators is a highly resource-intensive activity, it is useful to know which native flower species are most effective at supporting whole communities of pollinators, to achieve the maximum benefit to the most pollinator species.
Sat, Apr 12
Fix the Fences at Boisvert's Greenwoods with Edmonton & Area Land Trust
Boisvert’s GreenWoods Conservation Land
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Apr 12, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Boisvert’s GreenWoods Conservation Land, VC8H+6J, Morinville, AB T8R 0N2, Canada
Boisvert’s Greenwoods, located northeast of Morinville, has been stewarded by EALT for 11 years. Unique in the sense that it’s an island of forest among an ocean of agricultural land, this property serves as a crucial stepping stone for wildlife in the region.
Tue, Apr 08
Dreaming of Fireflies: Native plant workshop series (3/5)
Windsor Park Community League
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Apr 08, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Windsor Park Community League, 11840 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2S3, Canada
Learn how to transform your yard into a refuge for fireflies, butterflies, bees, birds and more!
Sat, Apr 05
Dreaming of Fireflies: Native plant workshop series (2/5)
Dovercourt Community League
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Apr 05, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Dovercourt Community League, 13510 Dovercourt Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5L 4Y1, Canada
Learn how to transform your yard into a refuge for fireflies, butterflies, bees, birds and more!
Thu, Mar 27
Nature Alberta Speaker Series: Deep roots: the story of Alberta's grasslands
Webinar on Zoom
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Mar 27, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
Webinar on Zoom
Learn about the wonders of Alberta's grasslands! Discover the incredible plants, animals, and ecosystems that call these vast lands home, and learn why conserving them is so important.
Wed, Mar 26
Central Alberta Plant Study Group Monthly Meeting
Biological Sciences Building, B-521
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Mar 26, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
Biological Sciences Building, B-521, Biological Sciences, University of, Biological Sciences Centre, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E9, Canada
“Boreal Wetlands: From classification to delineation, an interactive workshop.” Presented by Morgan Randall, M.Sc., P.Biol., Wetland Scientist. Pre-registration is required.
Sun, Mar 23
Edmonton Seedy Sunday
Alberta Avenue Hall
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Mar 23, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Alberta Avenue Hall, 9210 118 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 0N2, Canada
The Edmonton Native Plant Society will be in attendance at this annual event. We will have an information table set up, to answer all of your native-plant related questions. We will also have native plant seeds and brochures for sale. Hope to see you there!
Thu, Mar 20
Ritchie Presents: Edmonton Native Plant Society
Ritchie Community League
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Mar 20, 2025, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Ritchie Community League, 7727 98 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 5C9, Canada
Calling all Edmonton gardeners! We’ve got a plant-filled presentation just for you, hosted by our friends at the Edmonton Native Plant Society.
Thu, Mar 20
The Advocacy Power of Public Native Gardens: Connecting People & Plants
Webinar via live Watch Link
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Mar 20, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
Webinar via live Watch Link
Join Wild Ones for a free webinar, “The Advocacy Power of Public Native Gardens.” This event explores how public and demonstration gardens inspire action, connect people with native plants, and drive community engagement.