Overview

Using principles of organic gardening, the Ecology Garden endeavours to provide a relaxing natural environment for enjoyment and to help increase awareness of the need to protect the environment.

The Cobourg Ecology Garden is located close to downtown Cobourg at the end of Hibernia Street between Legion Village and the waterfront.

Mission

The Cobourg Ecology Garden Committee will endeavour to educate the public on the importance of our environment by increasing the awareness of the need to protect and maintain green space and native species while attempting to beautify our community to be enjoyed by all for generations to come.

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Call Today for Volunteer & Donation Opportunities that are Available for 2016!

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Cobourg Ecology Garden

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The Cobourg Ecology Garden is turning 20!

Join us for an afternoon of refreshments and music.

Sunday, July 17, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

At the Garden, bottom of Hibernia Street

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In 2015, we conducted a survey of the plants growing on the sandy West Beach.  It was done as part of our educational programme, so that people on the boardwalk could learn what is growing around them.

This is a work in progress.  We have identified the main species, but there are some more plants to add this summer, especially the grasses. The current surevy is now available for download in pdf format complete with photos of each of the species. Download here.

Below is a table of contents of the survey

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All presentations in the series held at the Rotary Room, Cobourg Public Library. Admission free. Donations appreciated.

Water Conservation and the Backyard Garden
with Pam Lancaster
Source Water Protection Technician
Ganaraska Conservation Authority
7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 22
Cobourg Public Library

Foraging for Wild Edibles
with Marcy Adzich
Manager, GreenUp Ecology Park and Landscape Programs
7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 26
Cobourg public Library

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Gardening Styles within the Garden

  • A wildflower garden
  • A sunken pond/bog garden
  • A children's butterfly garden
  • A herb garden
  • An ornamental grass garden
  • A rock garden
  • bluebirdA nut grove
  • Raised beds or "Ability Gardens"
  • Meandering pathways
  • A Vegetable Garden
  • A serenity area and wildlife habitat

Ongoing Contributions Keep Your Garden Growing ~ Thank you!!

The development and maintenance of the Garden comes from:wheelbarrow

  • The sale of plants
  • Corporate donations
  • Individual donors
  • Government funding
  • Land-owning partners
  • The Ontario Trillium Foundation

A full list of sponsors is here.

Help keep the garden growing.

How the Ecology Garden benefits the Community

  • By providing a relaxing natural environment for enjoyment.
  • By Illustrating techniques of gardening which do not adversely effect the environment.
  • By providing employment for students, etc.
  • By beautification of the area and its surroundings.
  • By providing workshops, displays, sales and events throughout the year for the general public.
  • By providing an abundant source of naturally grown plant material for fauna including bugs, butterflies, birds, and humans alike.