History
The Cobourg Ecology Garden (CEG) was conceived in 1995 by Minnie Pennell, an indomitable local citizen who had a big idea and the zeal to see it through. Minnie pulled together a committee, persuaded Legion Village to allocate some land and, on Earth Day 1996, she and group of staunch supporters launched the garden with a sunrise ceremony around a new bur oak. Since then, it has evolved and expanded to almost half an acre between Hibernia and Durham Streets and is maintained by a dedicated group of volunteers.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We respectfully acknowledge that the Cobourg Ecology Garden is located in the traditional and treaty territory of the Mississauga and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations. We further acknowledge that the Williams Treaties First Nations have been stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters, and that today remain vigilant over their health and integrity for generations to come.
