Here's what we have coming up.
Gardening Days at the Butterfly Meadow
Monday, Sept. 21
Two Shifts: 3:00 – 5 pm
5:00 – 7 pm
Monday, Sept. 28
Two Shifts: 3:00 – 5 pm
5:00 – 7 pm
We have this amazing 3,000 sq ft butterfly-shaped space to transform into a home for Monarch butterflies🦋 and other pollinators🐝
But we still need help with weeding, spreading soil and mulch and planting seeds. If you’d like to help, please complete the form below and tell us which shifts you want.
Student volunteer hours available, annual waivers and permission forms available at the volunteering section of this website. If you’ve already volunteered with us in 2026, no need to fill in more forms, but please let us know you’re coming and which shift you wish to join.
Planting & Cleanup
Saturday, Oct.3
9:00 – Noon
Main St. W
Directly across from
Sherwood Community Centre
Join us for our annual Fall CleanUp and Planting at the Indian Creek Trail.
Bring your friends, family, and even your furry pals – everyone is welcome!
Gloves and bags provided.
We suggest you wear closed-toe shoes, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt.
Student volunteer hours available. Annual waivers and permission forms are available in the volunteering section of this website.
If you’ve already volunteered with us in 2026, no need to fill in more forms, but please register.
Terra Preta Workshop
Saturday, Oct. 3
1:00 – 4pm
7513 Tremaine Rd.
Terra Preta is a type of very dark, highly fertile artificial soil found in the Amazon Basin that was created by pre-Columbian Indigenous people. Easy to make your own and does wonders for your garden.
Join us to learn how! Free workshop.
Please register through the link below.
Terrarium Workshop
Saturday, October 17
1:30 – 3:30 pm
Meeting Room 2
Milton Sports Centre
We’ve all marvelled at terrariums; a whole ecosystem in a jar!
Join us for a fun, free workshop.
Soil and plants will be provided, but you must bring your own glass container with a well- fitting lid.
Register below.
Planting & Biodiversity
One big impact of climate change is biodiversity loss. We work to enhance Milton’s biodiversity by planting trees, tending to community gardens, providing homes for bats, and educating the community on native plants. This summer we’ll be piloting hay bale gardening!
1810+
native plants
400+
pollinator plants
Environmental Stewardship
We host clean-ups to tackle litter and bring awareness about excess waste. It’s an important part of making Milton a more environmentally responsible place. Volunteers always report a feeling of satisfaction and pride in their contribution!
226+
bags of
litter
Climate Action
We meet with various levels of government to discuss environmental issues and their solutions. Some actions we’ve taken include delegating to Milton council and meeting with each local councillor. Addressing climate change is a pressing issue and we are committed to working with our Councillors to help them meet climate targets.
60+
meetings w/ town officials
Represented at
11 + rallies
Education & Workshops
We host lectures and workshops for the community, schools, and culture groups. Ever had a close-up look at a salamander? Or tracked the sonar of a bat? Guests such as these are often seen at our lectures. Some other topics we cover include backyard composting and how to make healthy snacks. This sharing of knowledge helps people build new skills and understand that we can all implement changes to be more environmentally conscious.
29+
films, lectures & workshops
1037+
total
attendees
Welcome to the Garden!
We have many gardening events throughout the spring, summer and fall. We work the soil, plant, weed, prune, compost and eventually harvest. Our volunteers work at various locations throughout Milton, at various times throughout the season. Check our upcoming events and socials to find an activity that suits your schedule.
In Robin Wall Kimmerer’s book, Braiding Sweetgrass, she inspires us to garden and tells us why:
“People often ask me what one thing I would recommend to restore relationship between land and people. My answer is almost always, ‘Plant a garden.’ It’s good for the health of the earth and it’s good for the health of the people. A garden is a nursery for nurturing connection, the soil for cultivation of practical reverence. And its power goes far beyond the garden gate – once you develop a relationship with a little patch of earth, it becomes a seed itself.”
Become a volunteer!
Our volunteers include people of all ages. It’s an excellent way to make new friends, learn new skills, and experience the value of being part of a team. Volunteering also fulfills the Ministry of Education’s requirements for high school students.
There are 3 steps to complete before you can volunteer with us.
Step One: fill out the volunteer form below
Step Two: Sign the waiver through link even further down this page
Step Three: If you’re 17 and under, a permission form will be sent to your parent/guardian. Please tell them to expect it in through their email. They might have to check the spam folder.
Don’t forget to bring your volunteer hours sheet with you!
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