Come see our Ecology Garden - it's located at the end of Hibernia Street between Legion Village and the waterfront. Map.
We've selected some photos to give an idea of what it's like. As we get new photos, we'll add them to this page so do come back from time to time. See also the Media page.
Entrance
At the entrance, there is a welcome sign (left) with the following words:
Welcome!
The garden is an initiative of the Cobourg Environmental Advisory
Committee. The sod was turned in the spring of 1996, and the garden
has sprung up from there. The aims of the garden are to demonstrate
principles of organic gardening - all natural, chemical-free methods;
to provide an opportunity for people to gain new ideas as well as
to share information; and to create an attractive place that all
(humans and wildlife included) can enjoy.
Components of an ecology garden include: soil that is enriched organically using compost, organic fertilizers, and mulches; native plants and other hardy species that eliminate the need for chemicals and extensive watering; plants that provide food and shelter for birds; butterflies, and other wildlife.
As you enter, there are paths leading you through the natural plantings with plaques describing some of the features.
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There are many types of wildflowers growing and several kinds of gardens (right and below).
Tradescantia
Clematis
Wood Anemone
Crataegus laevigata "Paul Scarlet
Earth Day 2010
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Garden ParTEA
Every year we have a Fall Garden ParTEA serving Garden grown Herbal Teas ~ Compliments of the Cobourg Ecology Garden.
Some photos of the 2010 event are below.
Above: St. Mary students Matt Azzarello and Mark Fobert volunteer and entertain us with their great performance.
Below: Viola and Marie serve Herbal Tea to guests.
Above: Members and guests enjoying Herbal Tea and treats.
Below: Chair Wally Keeler gives tours of the Garden while Sue sells Fall seeds, Garden Photo Cards, and Natural Soaps.
Flowers in the Garden
The Garden has many flowers that bloom at different times of the year - samples are at right.
Many butterflies and other native creatures visit (or stay) to enjoy - just like our human visitors.
Anyone is welcome to visit at any time.