Bravo to Casa Loma neighbourhood in 2024 for its welcoming response to the Toronto Region and Conservation Authority (TRCA) RAVINE NATIVE SHRUB PROGRAM this summer.
The ordering deadline was August 24th and according to the numbers from TRCA, 11 homes close to Nordheimer Ravine responded! The program was originally initiated about three years ago when CLRA member Barbara Chernin spoke to TRCA Community Outreach and Education Supervisor Colin Love about implementing a native shrub program in the Casa Loma area for residents with homes bordering Nordheimer Ravine.
Funded by the City of Toronto’s urban forestry grants and incentives program, it is now celebrating its second year in our neighbourhood. Delivery of shrubs to residents is expected the 3rd week in October with the idea, pending favourable weather, to put shovel to ground and start planting as soon as possible. Planting native shrubs not only improves the quality of our air, soil and water, it also brings food and shelter to our birds and insects so a major accomplishment for all the neighbourhoods involved in the program!
Special thanks must be given for the tireless support of TRCA staff in order of their appearance- Colin Love, Stephanie Parish and Sarah Wenzl.
