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Edmonton
| School Name |
Project Description |
| Click here for PDF listing of Edmonton
Schools. Please note that Evergreen works extensively in
Edmonton, and most schools are listed on their Project Registry
- click here. |
Board or District Details
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Board Policy |
Documents |
Edmonton
Public Schools
www.epsb.ca
Contact: Land Development
Phone: (780) 429-8007 |
Supportive of naturalization projects; has collaborated
with Evergreen as well as the city of Edmonton |
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Edmonton Catholic Schools
www.ecsd.net/ |
Supportive of naturalization projects; has collaborated
with Evergreen as well as the city of Edmonton |
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Ecosystem
Information
| Name |
Description |
| Parkland |
Edmonton lies predominantly in the Central Parkland subregion which consists of groves of aspens broken by grassland openings.
(Click here for details on the Parkland Ecoregion) |
Boreal
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Bordering the East side of Edmonton is the Dry Mixedwood subregion. In the Dry Mixedwood subregion the dominant vegetation is a mixture of coniferous and deciduous, including trembling aspen, balsam poplar, paper birch, white spruce and balsam fir.
(Click here for details on the Boreal Ecoregion) |
Suppliers
| Name |
Services |
Notes |
Bedrock
Seed Bank
Fort Saskatchewan, AB.
Contact:Bruce Bashforth
(780) 785-7366
www.bedrockseedbank.com/
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Supplier of seeds for native plants; order on-line
or visit Old Strathcona Farmer's Market |
Wonderful website with online catalogue including
photos |
Blazing
Star Wild Flowers
Didsbury, AB.
Phone: (403) 335-4956
www.growwildflowers.com |
Supplier of seeds for wildflowers |
Good website with online catalogue, information
on site preparation etc. |
Devononian
Botanic Garden
Devon, AB.
www.devonian.ualberta.ca/
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Supplies seeds for native wildflowers; see website
then follow GreenZone/Seeds for Sale |
On-line catalogue with photos |
Sunstar
Nurseries Ltd.
Edmonton, AB.
Contact: Harold and Hetty Voogd
(780) 472-6103
www.gardeninglife.ca
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Suppliers of native woody plant seedlings and container-grown
stock |
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Most garden centers will carry native species, even if they don't specialize. Also, see other regions for suppliers that may ship to you.
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Naturalization
Resources
| Name |
Services |
Notes |
City
of Edmonton
Contact: City of Edmonton
www.edmonton.ca
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Downloadable
resources on naturescaping and community greening. See
the website then follow Environmenta/Conservation and Landscapin/ Edmonton in Bloom/ Naturescapes
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The Edmonton Joint Use Agreement partners include
the City of Edmonton, Edmonton Catholic Schools and Edmonton Public
Schools. Each partner has policies and programs to guide and support
Naturescapes projects. |
Devononian
Botanic Garden
Devon, AB.
www.devonian.ualberta.ca/
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Great place to visit to see native plants, see
the Alberta Border; also supply native seeds (see their website) |
Education
department may be able to assist schools with general questions;
contact Antonella Bell at Antonella.Bell@ualberta.ca
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Edmonton
Naturalization Group
http://eng.fanweb.ca/
Contact: (780)
466-7570 between 9am and 5 pm |
Very active in promoting naturalization; book on
growing native plants available (Go Wild! With Easy to Grow Prairie
Wildflowers and Grasses), demonstrations sites around the city
and more! |
Available to provide advice to schools on naturalization |
John
Janzen Nature Center
Edmonton, AB.
www.edmonton.ca |
Offers programs, events, exhibits and information
to encourage awareness and understanding of nature in an urban
setting; demonstration native plant garden as well as display
of water barrels, composters etc. |
See City of Edmonton website, follow Attractions
and Recreation/Attractions |
Opportunities
| Name |
Services |
Notes |
Alberta Ecotrust
www.albertaecotrust.com
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Support of grassroots environmental projects through out the province. |
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Ecoaction
www.ec.gc.ca/ecoaction/
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Community funding to protect, rehabilitate or enhance the natural environment. |
Deadlines Feb. 1st and Oct. 1st |
Edmonton Community Foundation
www.ecfoundation.org/
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Various types of community grants. |
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ENMAX
www.enmax.com/
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Support organizations that strive to make a positive impact in the areas of the environment, community development, safety and education. |
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TD Canada Trust Friends of the Environment
www.fef.td.com/
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Supports the efforts of Canadians who are dedicated to the well being of the environment. |
On-line application |
Toyota Evergreen Learning Grounds
www.evergreen.ca/en/lg/lg.html
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Grants for schoolyard naturalization must use native species. |
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Tree Canada - Greening Canada's School Grounds
www.treecanada.ca
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Promotes the value of urban forests in Canada, especially school yards. |
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| Explore the websites of other major companies in your area, they often have community investment programs you may be able to access. To download a list of funding opportunities click here. |
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