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Township of West Lincoln

Media Release

West Lincoln Celebrates Year of the Garden with New Series of Community Events

For Immediate Release: May 24, 2022

The Township of West Lincoln is proud to announce a new series of community events to celebrate the Year of the Garden. Online and in-person events will run monthly beginning this Saturday, May 28, with an exploration of West Lincoln’s Indigenous Healing Garden, and concluding in October. 

May 28

  • Discover or reacquaint yourself with the symbols and importance of West Lincoln’s Indigenous Healing Garden with special guest Elaine Berwald from Niagara Chapter Native Women

June 16

 

  • Fruits and Vegetables (Online Presentation by Ontariogreen Conservation)

  • In-person Grand Opening Celebration of the

    Community Garden Expansion

July 14

July 21

  • Designing for Biodiversity: Turning Yards and Gardens into Habitats (Online Presentation by Ontariogreen Conservation)

  • Centennial Garden – Smithville Garden Club Spotlight

August 11

  • Plants for Pollinators: Supporting Bees, Butterflies and Birds (Online Presentation by Ontariogreen Conservation)

September

  • Seed Saving at the Wellandport Seed Library

October 6

October 7

  • Native Trees and Shrubs: Add Life and Colour to Your Yard (Online Presentation by Ontariogreen Conservation)

  • Tree Sale at the West Lincoln Farmers’ Market (tentative)

The Canadian Garden Council called for Canadian Municipalities to declare 2022 the Year of the Garden. 2022 is the Centennial of Canada’s ornamental horticulture sector marked by the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA)’s 100th Anniversary.

Township Council proclaimed 2022 the Year of the Garden at its regular meeting on April 25, 2022.

See more information on the Township's Year of the Garden event page.

For notifications and important updates, remember to follow the Township of West Lincoln on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TWPWestLincoln.

Quotes:

“This great new event series provides the perfect opportunity to get residents involved in West Lincoln’s blossoming garden culture. On behalf of Council, we look forward to showcasing the wonderful clubs, programs, and pollinator gardens our Township has to offer.”

Dave Bylsma

Mayor

“Thank you to Staff for putting together this fantastic community initiative, and thank you to the West Lincoln Public Library, Ontariogreen Conservation Association, and Smithville Garden Club for their involvement.”

Bev Hendry

Chief Administrative Officer

Media Contact:

Beth Audet

Communications Specialist

baudet@westlincoln.ca