Rain Garden opening:
We were thrilled to celebrate the opening of our largest rain garden at St. Anselme Rotary Park in Dieppe! Officially opened on September 20th, this rain garden was a testament to the power of collaboration and community spirit. We installed this rain garden to filter runoff water, improve water quality in the nearby lake, and help pollinators with many native plants. These plants have developed a mutualistic relationship with pollinators, offering them food and shelter in exchange for pollination.
The primary goal of the rain garden was to transform the space from an unusable, frequently unusable, muddy area into a more inviting and environmentally friendly zone. Our design addresses the drainage concerns while serving as a vibrant and attractive park feature where visitors can come together and appreciate nature. This area was also chosen due to its tendency to pool water during and after rainfall, resulting in soft and muddy conditions. This prevented park users from enjoying the space and walking between the two gazebos.
Thank you to the incredible volunteers and park staff who dedicated their time and effort to bring this project to life.
Click here to hear a radio interview about the rain garden opening.
We celebrated this milestone with a grand opening party, and we were so grateful to everyone who attended and shared the excitement of this achievement. Special thank you to Green Communities Canada and the City of Dieppe for their invaluable support in making this initiative a reality. The rain garden now stands as a vibrant contribution to a healthier environment for our community. Stop by St. Anselme Rotary Park and check it out for yourself!
Native Seeds Workshop:
We had a fantastic time hosting our recent Native Seeds workshop titled Native Plants on Paper! Held at our office, this event combined education and creativity to celebrate the ecological importance of native plants.
The workshop featured a presentation from Samuel LeGresley of Nature NB, who shared his expertise on the ecological benefits of native plants and the techniques for winter seed sowing. Attendees also had the chance to unleash their artistic side in a Native Plant watercolour workshop led by the talented Caitlin Wilson of Maplewood Studios. Thank you to everyone who attended and made this event so special. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn, connect, and create together. If you missed it, stay tuned for more workshops in the future—you won’t want to miss the next one!
Native Seeds Homeowner Visits:
We are proud to have completed 10 homeowner visits as part of our initiative to promote the use of native seeds. During these visits, we educated homeowners about the numerous benefits of planting native plants, provided them with native seeds to enhance their gardens, and shared valuable resources to support their efforts. This work is helping to foster biodiversity and create more sustainable gardens in our communities. Thank you to the Environmental Trust Fund for funding this project.
Halloween Garbage Cleanup:
On October 30th, we hosted our Halloween-themed garbage cleanup, Pollution is Scary, at Bore Park as part of our ongoing #WasteWarrior project. It was a spooktacular success, thanks to the dedication of our volunteers!
With the help of 35 amazing participants, including members of the public, Molson Coors, and NBCC, we covered an impressive 1,300 square meters and collected 47.2 kilograms of garbage, making a significant impact on our local environment. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for this event and contributed to keeping our community clean.
