The Urban Prairie Trail Project
Transforming 12 acres of invasive weeds into a education and pollinator powerhouse
Corktown Common Prairie is 12 acres of land that lies between Corktown Common and the Don River. It was originally planted with native plants to protect its function as a flood protection landform. This space is now overcome with invasive species, which seed throughout surrounding neighbourhoods and beyond.
We believe this is a great opportunity to transform the area into a powerhouse for environmental education. Aamoo means “bee” in Ojibwe; it can symbolize community, hard work, honesty, happiness, and cooperation. In that spirit we are working to persuade the City to help create an outdoor living museum destination, and habitat for species at risk.
We are engaged in talks with various City officials, including our own Councillor Chris Moise, to try to find the political will and funding to bring this about.
Click here to learn more, and watch this space for developments.
PollinateTO Grant
Making in-ground beds on Palace Street more bee and butterfly friendly
We successfully applied for a $5,000 grant from PollinateTO to cover the replanting/nativisation of in-ground planters on the south side of Palace Street, which should greatly improve things for folks who walk in the area (not to mention the bees and other pollinating insects).
The work will be done by volunteers: if you'd like to be one of them, just reply to this newsletter.
Development Committee
Canary District is a new neighbourhood, not yet complete: a number of major development projects are still under way or coming in the near future. Moreover, significant developments in the areas adjoining Canary District will have a profound effect on the quality of our lives.
The CDNA Development Committee will keep abreast of these issues and opportunities (which could relate to any significan structure, including buildings, infrastructure, transportation assets, and parks). Further, they will represent us at community consultations with the City, developers, and other relevant entities.
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