Ontariogreen Conservation Association

10/04/2026

On Thursday, October 8 at 7 PM Rhoda deJonge from Vineland Research Station will be speaking to Master Gardeners of Niagara at 4890 Victoria Ave N, Vineland Station.

Here is an abstract of her talk if you are interested in attending:

Vineland Research and Innovation Centre conducts a growing body of important research for our horticultural community. One area that can easily be overlooked, is their research supporting urban forestry applications and associated green infrastructure supporting the functioning of our urban centres. Here we present an overview of key urban forestry research that Vineland has conducted in the past few years, often focused on the Niagara Region, including the latest information on how best to build a climate-ready and resilient city by choosing the correct trees and investing in healthy soils. We’ll also talk about the challenges within the complex urban tree value chain, and how fostering collaboration between nurseries, cities, non-profits, and others can increase efficiencies and build toward greater improvements overall in our urban tree canopies.

10/03/2026

Thanks to the volunteers who came out to help plant 21 more native trees and shrubs at the Hillside/Ashby Dr. site in Beamsville on Saturday October 3rd. Thanks to Ontariogreen board chair Annette Gibbons and board member Jennifer Toews. Thanks also to Angela and her husband, Stephanie, neighbours, Ken, the father and son duo and Ward 2 Councillor JD Pachereva for their help.

09/30/2026

04/26/2026

Thanks to the Green Herons for putting on a fabulous Turtle Parade at Ontariogreen's 3rd annual Ecofest in partnership with the Town of Lincoln on Saturday, April 25th that so many local children and their families joined. Rain wasn't going to stop this parade that marched all through the Fleming Community Centre and highlighted the importance of protecting all 8 species of turtles that are native to Ontario — all of which are endangered. Drivers are reminded to keep their eyes on the road for turtles this spring as many are moving around and looking for good places to nest. If you can safely move one off the road please do so carrying it in the direction it was headed. Also hold the turtle away from your body as turtles like frogs and toads, tend to p*e when they feel threatened.