The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake takes great pride in its cultural heritage. It also recognizes the significance of our natural heritage, including preserving, planting and celebrating native plants.

Native plants are included in many plantings around the Town because they are a key part of our natural heritage, and contribute to a harmonious relationship between our community and the environment.  As a Town committed to environmental stewardship, planting and preserving native plants not only enhances the beauty of our surroundings but also nurtures the ecological heritage of the community.

List of Native Plant Projects

Below is a list of native plant projects that have taken place since 2005: 

• William Nassau Park: In partnership with the Friends of One Mile Creek,  the Town planted native trees (2012) and a large pollinator garden with signage (2013).
• Niven Park: Collaborating with TD Friends of the Environment and Girl Guides, the Town planted native trees (2012) and, in partnership with the Community Garden Group and NOTL Horticultural Society, planted a pollinator garden (2023).
• Newark Park: In collaboration with the Niagara Restoration Council, the Town planted a pollinator garden of exclusively native plants and installed signage (2015) and with TD Friends of the Environment, Scouts Canada, and community members, planted native trees (2016).
• Rye Heritage Park: The Town worked with TD Friends of the Environment, Royal Oak School, and community members to plant native trees (2016).
•  John and King Streets: The Town, Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and the Friends of One Mile Creek planted a pollinator garden of exclusively native plants, installed signage (2016) and planted 450 native trees and shrubs (2020).
• Chautauqua: In partnership with residents, the Town planted native trees using the Chautauqua Oaks Project to educate the community (2016 – 2023).
• Queen Street between Simcoe and King Streets: The Town has planted exclusively native trees (2005 – present).
• Queen’s Royal and Simcoe Parks: The Town has planted exclusively native trees (2005 – present).
• Simcoe Park: A bioswale consisting of exclusively native plants was installed by the Town (2020).
• Queen/ Mississagua Garden: The Town included many native plants in the reconstruction of the garden (2023).
• Heritage Trail Pollinator Gardens – the Town provided space for four large pollinator gardens and numerous native trees and shrubs along the Heritage Trail between John and Charlotte Street, planted by the POP (Protect Our Pollinators) community group, Niagara Beeway, and many volunteers (2023).