Beautiful Trees, Shrubs and Wildflowers for Your Yard

Learn how to use complementary groups of native plants to achieve a stunning garden designed to support birds and pollinators and create climate resilience.

Join us for an informal presentation and chat about the best plants for your yard. Bring your questions for Credit Valley Conservation’s garden experts.

Invite a neighbour to attend with you!

This workshop is designed for urban residents living in , but anyone is welcome to join.

Consider walking, wheeling or taking public transit to this event.

• Registration is required for this event.
• Baked goods will be available for participants. All other refreshments will be available for purchase.
• Washroom amenities are available.

This event is subject to change or cancellation. To stay current on event changes or cancellations, visit this page. We will make efforts to contact registrants via email if the status of this event changes or is cancelled.

CVC's home planting team will deliver and help plant a free tree to homeowners on less than one acre in Acton SNAP, Mississauga’s Cooksville SNAP, Georgetown’s Hungry Hollow SNAP, Brampton’s Fletchers Creek SNAP and Community Tree Project neighbourhoods. Limit of one free tree per household in 2026. Check your eligibility and learn more.

Please read the participant event waiver. By registering for this event, you acknowledge having read and understood this Release and the Terms and Conditions.

Melissa Creasey, Coordinator, Sustainable Home Landscapes

With a Master of Science, Melissa Creasey works with homeowners to promote sustainable landscaping on their properties, connecting people with the plants and animals found in their backyards.

Sara Maedel, Technician, Sustainable Home Landscapes

Sara Maedel draws on over 15 years’ worth of experience working with native plants to help urban residents create and maintain sustainable landscapes that support a healthy environment.

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Photo: White admiral butterfly on common milkweed by Erica Nardone.

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Halo Espresso Bar, 3024 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, Canada

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