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Follow up from the City re plant removal: "As part of our management of Canatara Park and naturalized areas within the C...
08/14/2026

Follow up from the City re plant removal:
"As part of our management of Canatara Park and naturalized areas within the City of Sarnia, we need to continue to balance maintenance needs with the protection of our naturalized areas and wildlife habitats and appreciate your valuable feedback on the considerations for these important spaces. This particular area will be restored, between natural regrowth and intentional plantings where required."
(The plants were mowed to make room for large equipment. The benches were sinking in the wet soil, and needed to be removed.)

This morning, I was devastated to discover that a lawn mower has completely destroyed a patch of wildflowers near the sm...
08/12/2026

This morning, I was devastated to discover that a lawn mower has completely destroyed a patch of wildflowers near the small pond in the middle of Cantara Park. (brown area in both photos) Flowers growing there included Blue Vervain, Monkeyflower, Spotted Jewelweed, and Goldenrod. All species provided shelter for butterflies and other invertebrates in that small oasis. Ruby-throated Hummingbirds got nectar from the Spotted Jewelweed. I can only imagine how many caterpillars and other larva were killed when the plants were hacked down. Manicured lawns destroy wildlife. We can't allow the manicured mentality of lawns and gardens to continue. We are in a biodiversity crisis and need to allow native plants to flourish. When Staff were questioned this morning, I was informed that the directive came from City Hall.

01/07/2026

All projects are on hold until the Masterplan is approved by the City Of Sarnia.

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