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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How well do you know the Ecology Garden? 

 

Sharpen your pencil and try our Silver Anniversary quiz.

 

Ready for the answers?  Check them out here.

 

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CEG25 PicJoin us in the west end of the Ecology Garden to help us celebrate a major milestone – 25 years of evolution from a small patch by Hibernia Street to a large natural habitat that encompasses almost half an acre.

Our anniversary event will be opened by Town Crier Mandy Robinson and will feature a number of speakers.  They will be followed by recognition of the designer of the new Silver Garden and the winners of the 25th anniversary poetry contest reading their entries and receiving their prizes.

To wrap up the formal part of the event, Sister Linda Gregg will plant a tree that is being donated by Villa St. Joseph to commemorate the anniversary.  Guests will then be invited to stroll through the Garden and volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions.

Please note:  Covid contact tracing logs will be maintained and masks are recommended.

 

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Have you seen the art banners hanging in the gazebo?  Clients of Community Living and Respite Services Northumberland carried out this project in celebration of the Garden’s 25th anniversary.

Art banners“We delivered burlap and paints to our clients and suggested they create messages with a nature theme,” says Wanda Tinney.  “When the burlap frays, birds can pull off threads to make their nests and the banners will eventally disappear.”

If you’re visiting the Garden, drop by the gazebo to admire the full art display.

   

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 shade garden
  • A rose 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

  • 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 beautification of the area and its surroundings.
  • By providing an abundant source of naturally grown plant material for fauna including bugs, butterflies, birds, and humans alike.