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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.

January 16, 2025

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.

Sat, Mar 15
Sakaw Gardens Seedy Saturday
Sakaw School
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Mar 15, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sakaw School, 5730 11a Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6L 2B1, Canada
The Edmonton Native Plant Society will be in attendance at this event. We will have an information table set up, to answer all your native-plant related questions. We will also have native plant seeds and brochures for sale. Hope to see you there!
Thu, Mar 13
Nature Alberta Speaker Series: Common invasive plants & how we can help!
Webinar on Zoom
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Mar 13, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
Webinar on Zoom
Come learn how to ID common invasive plant species in Alberta, especially in our major cities. We’ll explore their ecological impacts, and the creative ways that we and other organizations can do to help tackle these non-native plants.
Tue, Mar 11
Pollinators, their importance, and how we can support them
Webinar on Zoom
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Mar 11, 2025, 12:00 p.m.
Webinar on Zoom
Many of the native pollinator species we depend on are facing challenges as a result of several factors, including habitat loss and climate change. Because habitat loss is one of the greatest threats facing our native pollinators, we can all act to support them through habitat creation!
Sun, Mar 02
Call Of The Forest – The Forgotten Wisdom Of Trees
Garneau Theatre
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Mar 02, 2025, 1:30 p.m.
Garneau Theatre, 8712 109 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 1E9, Canada
Edmonton Horticultural Society Screening
Sat, Mar 01
Everything Gardening Exchange Event
Strathcona County Library
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Mar 01, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Strathcona County Library, 401 Festival Ln, Sherwood Park, AB T8A 5P7, Canada
ENPS will have an information table at this event. (Note the end time is 1:30pm, not 4:00pm as shown in the picture. That is an error.)
Wed, Feb 26
Edmonton and Area Land Trust Volunteer Info Session
Online on Microsoft Teams
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Feb 26, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Online on Microsoft Teams
Are you looking to get involved in conservation? Mark your calendars! EALT is hosting an online Info Session about their volunteer programs.
Thu, Feb 20
Edmonton Native Plant Society Annual General Meeting
Orchid Resource Centre (OSPF)
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Feb 20, 2025, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Orchid Resource Centre (OSPF), 4459 99 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 5B6, Canada
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to participate in the Edmonton Native Plant Society's Annual General Meeting. It will be held both in-person and virtually, on ZOOM, making it possible for anyone to participate.
Wed, Feb 19
Green Acreages Webinar: Planting Native Trees & Shrubs
Online on ZOOM
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Feb 19, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
Online on ZOOM
During this live, online workshop you will learn about the Green Acreages Program and hear from an expert on planting native trees and shrubs.
Mon, Feb 10
Gibbons Badlands Prairie - A Special Place
Online on ZOOM
Learn more
Feb 10, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
Online on ZOOM
This online presentation will take 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.
Sun, Nov 24
Seed Swap & Garden Talk
West Meadowlark Community League
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Nov 24, 2024, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
West Meadowlark Community League, 9311 165 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5R 2S5, Canada
The West Meadowlark Community Garden is hosting their very first Seed Swap & Garden Talk on Sunday, November 24. ENPS will have an information table at this event, where we will be selling our native plant seeds, books, brochures, cards and memberships.
Sat, Nov 16
Environmental Conservation: A Local Perspective
Muttart Conservatory
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Nov 16, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – Nov 17, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
Muttart Conservatory, 9626 96a St NW, Edmonton, AB T6C 4L8, Canada
The Muttart Conservatory and the Orchid Species Preservation Foundation present their second annual event showcasing environmental organizations working in the greater Edmonton area.
Thu, Nov 14
Grassland Restoration Forum Fall Information Session
Claresholm Community Centre
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Nov 14, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Claresholm Community Centre, 5920 8 St W, Claresholm, AB T0L 0T0, Canada
This one-day event gathers a variety of industry and grassland stakeholders to exchange current information on grassland restoration and conservation through a variety of presentations and mini-updates.
Tue, Nov 05
Planting Native Trees and Shrubs
Brookville Community Hall
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Nov 05, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Brookville Community Hall, 53203 Range Rd 212, Ardrossan, AB T8G 2B5, Canada
Don't miss this upcoming workshop, with the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society, to learn about how native trees and shrubs are a critical factor in supporting biodiversity and overall landscape ecology, how to select appropriate species to plant, how to naturalize a riparian area and more.
Wed, Oct 30
Central Alberta Plant Study Group Monthly Meeting
Biological Sciences Centre
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Oct 30, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Biological Sciences Centre, Biological Sciences, University of, Biological Sciences Centre, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E9, Canada
"The decay of the wood-wide web? A reckoning of the structure and function of common mycorrhizal networks in forests" Presented by ectomycorrhizal and forest ecology expert, Dr. Justine Karst Associate Professor, Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Science- Renewable Resources Dept
Sat, Oct 12
World Migratory Bird Day at the Edmonton Valley Zoo
Edmonton Valley Zoo
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Oct 12, 2024, 12:00 p.m.
Edmonton Valley Zoo, 13315 Buena Vista Road &, 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7, Canada
Learn more about migratory birds, celebrate World Migratory Bird Day, and vote on a City Bird with the Edmonton Valley Zoo and Bird Friendly Edmonton partners on October 12, 2024. The Edmonton Native Plant Society will be hosting an information table at this event to answer all of your questions.
Sun, Sep 29
Lichens of Astotin (Elk Island): A Guided Tour
Specific meeting location to be given.
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Sep 29, 2024, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Specific meeting location to be given.
On Sunday, September 29, as part of the ANPC Central Alberta Plant Study Group (CAPSG), a field trip to Elk Island Park will be held to introduce attendees to the lichens found around Astotin Lake. This trip will be hosted by Lichenologists Diane Haughland and Jose Maloles.
Fri, Sep 20
Bunchberry Meadows Fall Closure and Foliage Tours
Spruce Grove
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Sep 20, 2024, 12:30 p.m. – Oct 18, 2024, 4:30 p.m.
Spruce Grove, 1B5, Range Rd 261, Spruce Grove, AB T7Y 1B5, Canada
Join the Nature Conservancy of Canada, on one of their many guided tours on offer, to witness the dramatic fall colours of Bunchberry Meadow's tamarack stands and learn about the diverse features of this conservation area. (BM is closed to the general public Sep 16 to Oct 30, inclusive.)
Sun, Sep 08
Healthy Backyards at Riverdale Community Hall with WildNorth and ENPS
Riverdale Community League
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Sep 08, 2024, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Riverdale Community League, 9231 100 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 0A4, Canada
Native plant and seed sale plus presentations by WildNorth, ENPS and more!