What's Happening in Winnipeg, MB…

An upcoming event will show the public how much life can exist even in a small home garden.

Before humans inhabited Winnipeg, the area was home to a diverse community of animals, plants and other organisms. While much of this may have been lost, it is possible to bring some of this diversity back.

The Meadow Project is an initiative that is working to make the public more aware of the environment and how easy it can be to have a beautiful property that is also sustainable and welcoming to wildlife. One of the main topics covered will be the use of native plant species and why they can be such good choices for residential, commercial and even industrial landscapes.

The assembled group will be treated to a screening of “Hometown Habitat, Stories of Bringing Nature Home”, and after the 90-minute documentary is over, there will be a panel discussion and the audience members can ask questions and share their own best practices. Tickets to take a seat for the evening are $15 each, and a limited quantity are available.

While this sort of function can offer an introduction to the topic of sustainable landscaping practices, there can be a lot more to learn. Arming the attendees with guides they can use when planning and caring for their own garden can be helpful, and these can be supplied by area printing services providers.

The scheduled start time for this afternoon of grassroots environmental action is 12:00 noon, and it will be offered on February 1. The screening will be taking place at Cinematheque, which is situated at 304-100 Arthur Street.