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Cootes Paradise Marsh Posts

Meadow Butterflies and Monarch Migration at RBG

September 16, 2026

By Tys Theijsmeijer, Senior Director of Ecosystem Stewardship Programs and Policy Late summer is a wonderful time to explore the meadows of Royal Botanical Gardens. ...

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Rewilding the Arboretum: Letting Nature Lead

September 8, 2026

By Jon Peter, Director of Horticulture Royal Botanical Gardens has always been a place where cultivated beauty meets ecological stewardship. As environmental pressures intensify across ...

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Cootes Paradise Marsh Restoration Status – 2026

June 11, 2026

By Tys Theijsmeijer, Senior Director of Ecosystem Stewardship Programs and Policy So far, 2026 has been another year of encouraging progress for marsh recovery. As ...

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2025 Cootes Paradise Fishway: Fish Populations and Migration

March 10, 2026

By Tys Theijsmeijer, Senior Director of Ecosystem Stewardship Programs and Policy Another season of Fishway operation begins as the ice recedes.  The structure operates year ...

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Cootes Paradise: Rebuilding a River Channel with Christmas Trees

November 26, 2024

Cootes Paradise: Rebuilding a River Channel with Christmas Trees By Jennifer Bowman, Senior Ecologist, Aquatic Conservation Programs, Royal Botanical Gardens. If you’ve driven past Cootes ...

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